Recipes and Cooking Vegetables 10 Ways to Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Texture By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 29, 2023 Reviewed by Jessica Jones, MS, RD Reviewed by Jessica Jones, MS, RD Jessica is a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Writer, Speaker, and Digital Content Strategist. As the co-founder of the wellness content media company, Food Heaven, Jessica creates engaging food and nutrition content for over 80 global corporations, food companies, and media outlets including American Heart Association, Blue Apron, Adobe, Dove, and KitchenAid. 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Get our Test Kitchen's delicious roasted Brussels sprouts recipes featuring sweet-savory sauces, fun toppings, and delicious seasonings that will quickly make fans out of anyone hesitant of the cruciferous veggie. 01 of 10 Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts View Recipe Marty Baldwin This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe comes with a fruity punch of flavor. Sliced apples and dried cranberries or cherries are added to offset the nutty green vegetable's flavor with sweetness. Chopped pecans add extra crunch, while a drizzle of vinaigrette brings some tang. 02 of 10 Everything Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon View Recipe Jason Donnelly Here's a fun way to utilize a jar of everything bagel seasoning. Simply mix the seasoning with a bit of oil, maple syrup, and black pepper before tossing with the sprouts and turkey bacon. Instead of the oven, these roasted Brussels sprouts get nice and crispy in your air fryer oven. 03 of 10 Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts View Recipe Reed Davis You can make roasted Brussels sprouts on the stove, too. Instead of frying in oil, a few tablespoons of butter and herbs are added to the pan to achieve an irresistible savory combo of flavors. Easy Brussels Sprouts Recipes in 40 Minutes or Less 04 of 10 Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Maple-Bourbon Glaze View Recipe Jacob Fox Make your Brussels sprouts stand out with a glaze made of maple, bourbon, soy sauce, and dijon mustard. A quick run in the air fryer has this veggie side on the table in 25 minutes flat. If you don't have bourbon, feel free to swap in apple cider vinegar. 05 of 10 Brussels Sprouts Casserole with Pancetta and Asiago Cheese View Recipe Blaine Moats Roasted Brussels sprouts in a rich and creamy cheese sauce? Yes, please! Our Test Kitchen snuck in some extra veggies (carrots) here to bulk up this fantastic potluck side. You can make this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe up to 24 hours ahead for easy meal prep. 06 of 10 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple and Pancetta View Recipe Jason Donnelly Apple, red onion, and pancetta add the perfect amount of sweet and savory flavor to this sheet-pan side. This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe is so good, you'll want to skip the main and eat this for your dinner. Related: The Sheet-Pan Recipes Your Weeknights Are Missing 07 of 10 Brined Skillet-Roasted Brussels Sprouts View Recipe Brie Passano Letting your sprouts hang out in a simple salt brine before cooking adds flavor to your greens without a lot of effort. Use a cast-iron skillet to roast the Brussels sprouts in the oven to give it a nice caramelized color and deeper flavor. 08 of 10 Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon View Recipe Andy Lyons There's something magical about adding bacon to roasted Brussels sprouts. Adding a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and you've got a showstopping side dish. Add a bit of lemon zest after roasting to give an extra zesty punch of flavor. 09 of 10 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Mustard Sauce View Recipe Antonis Achilleos Expect these air-fryer roasted Brussels sprouts to steal the show at your next dinner party. And if you haven't made dipping sauce out of maple syrup, mustard, and mayo before–you definitely will from now on. 10 of 10 Pan-Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples View Recipe Blaine Moats Need a main-dish to go with your roasted Brussels sprouts? This one-pan dinner needs to go on your meal plan. The chicken thigh recipe only requires 5 ingredients, so you'll have less prep, too. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit