Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Printable)

Golden Brussels sprouts roasted to crispy perfection with olive oil and spices for a flavorful side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

→ Oils & Fats

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the Brussels sprouts cut side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and caramelized on the edges.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cut sides get impossibly crispy and nutty while the insides stay tender, creating texture contrast that actually tastes exciting.
  • This feels fancy enough to impress people but takes just ten minutes of hands-on work, making it your secret weapon for effortless entertaining.
  • Roasting brings out a natural sweetness you didn't know Brussels sprouts possessed, making skeptics genuinely ask for seconds.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet—give each Brussels sprout room to breathe and make contact with the heat, or they'll steam instead of roast and you'll lose all that magical caramelization.
  • Stirring halfway through is important, but you need enough space on the sheet to actually turn them without them piling on top of each other.
03 -
  • Pat your Brussels sprouts dry with a kitchen towel before tossing in oil—any moisture on the surface prevents proper browning and creates steam instead of that desirable caramelization.
  • If your sprouts are particularly large, cut them into quarters instead of halves so they cook through at the same rate as the smaller ones, ensuring everything finishes golden at the exact same moment.
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