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    Home » Recipes » Sides & Appetizers

    Crispy Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts

    Published: Dec 3, 2022 · Modified: Dec 20, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These crispy hot honey brussel sprouts are the perfect side dish or appetizer for any meal! Full of flavor, sweet, and spicy – these are so good!

    brussel sprouts in a bowl.

    I don't know when or why (though I have some theories as to why), but some time in the last 5-10 years brussel sprouts had a major glow up. They were the most-hated veggie for SO long, now we cant get enough of them!

    These hot honey brussel sprouts are just the epitome of flavor. Crispy on the bottom with a sweet and spicy glaze. Toss them with some goat cheese and pomegranate and fresh herbs, and you've got an amazing veggie side dish!

    Make this recipe using Homemade Hot Honey, then use the rest of the homemade hot honey for my Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips!

    Table of Contents:
    • 🎥 Watch the video of this recipe
    • 🍯 Why you'll love these Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts
    • 🥘 What you need for this recipe
    • 📋 How to make Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts
    • 💭 Expert Tips & Tricks
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • ⭐ Reviews

    🎥 Watch the video of this recipe

    🍯 Why you'll love these Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts

    • Perfect for Picky Eaters! By picky eaters I mean the typical veggie hater. No one could hate a crispy brussel sprout.
    • So easy, anyone could make these. I mean, the hardest part is probably chopping the brussel sprouts!
    • Packed full of flavor! Hot honey brings sweet and spicy, with (optional) goat cheese and pomegranate to really kick it up!

    🥘 What you need for this recipe

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    ingredients in bowls with labels.
    • Brussel Sprouts - Whole brussel sprouts. No substitutions here! Don't use frozen, they won't roast as well.
    • Hot Honey - Either buy hot honey, make your own using my Hot Honey Recipe, or just use honey and red pepper flakes together in this recipe!
    • Olive Oil - Or another oil like avocado oil could work too.
    • Garlic Powder - I suppose if you wanted to use minced garlic, that could be good too, but it would change the flavor a bit!
    • Optional Add-Ins - I added in pomegranate arils and crumbled goat cheese and fresh mint, and it was delicious! Use that or something else that you think would be good.

    Tools and Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk
    • Sheet Pan
    • Sharp Knife

    📋 How to make Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts

    Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

    Pre-heat the oven to 425º Fahrenheit.

    Begin by slicing each brussel sprout in half, longways, so that the root stays intact. If necessary, trim off a small part of the root if it is too long or looks brown.

    Set aside.

    Step 2: Make the Marinade

    In a small mixing bowl, combine the hot honey (or honey with red pepper flakes), olive oil, and garlic powder in a bowl. Use a whisk to stir together until emulsified (should not be separated).

    hot honey mix in a bowl.
    brussels mixed in a bowl.

    In a larger bowl, add the sliced brussel sprouts and and the hot honey mixture. Use your hands to combine thoroughly, until all of the brussel sprouts are coated.

    Step 3: Bake & Garnish

    Add the brussel sprouts to a sheet pan and place each one face down. This will create the crispiest texture.

    uncooked sprouts on pan.
    roasted sprouts on a sheet pan.
    cooked sprouts on sheet pan with underside exposed.

    Roast in the oven for 25-35 minutes or until crispy and cooked through.

    Once done, remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with salt.

    Serve warm and garnish with things like pomegranate seeds, goat or feta cheese, fresh herbs like mint, and/or more! Sprinkle with flaky salt if you have it.

    brussel sprouts in a bowl with garnish.

    💭 Expert Tips & Tricks

    • Either buy pre-made hot honey, make your own using my Hot Honey Recipe, or just use honey and red pepper flakes together in this recipe!
    • For an even better shot at getting a nice crispy texture, place the sheet pan in the oven while it pre-heats. Just be careful while handling it.
    • Garnish with anything you like or nothing at all. I think a good cheese like goat, feta, or shaved parmesan, would be great along with fresh herbs (mint, parsely, chives), and something tart to break it up like pomegranate, apple, or lemon!

    Recipe FAQs

    How do you make brussel sprouts taste better?

    I know a lot of people assume brussel sprouts are bad. So, to ensure they enjoy these, be sure to flavor and season them well and roast them until they get nice and crispy! A good garnish or dipping sauce can help too.

    Can I store these for later?

    Absolutely. Store these in an airtight container for up to a week. Once ready to eat, roast them on a low heat (maybe 300º F or so) until they dry out a bit and crisp back up. If you have an air fryer, use that!

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    📖 Recipe

    brussel sprouts in a bowl.

    Crispy Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts

    These crispy hot honey brussel sprouts are the perfect side dish or appetizer for any meal! Full of flavor, sweet, and spicy – these are so good!
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 318kcal
    Author: Emily

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Sheet Pan
    • Sharp Knife

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Brussel Sprouts halved
    • 2-3 tablespoon Hot honey or 2-3 tablespoon honey mixed with 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
    • ¼ cup Olive oil or avocado oil
    • ½` teaspoon Garlic powder
    • Pomegranate seeds optional
    • Goat cheese optional

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 425º Fahrenheit.
    • Begin by slicing each brussel sprout in half, longways, so that the root stays intact. If necessary, trim off a small part of the root if it is too long or looks brown.
    • Set aside.
    • In a small mixing bowl, combine the hot honey (or honey with red pepper flakes), olive oil, and garlic powder in a bowl. Use a whisk to stir together until emulsified (should not be separated).
    • In a larger bowl, add the sliced brussel sprouts and and the hot honey mixture. Use your hands to combine thoroughly, until all of the brussel sprouts are coated.
    • Add the brussel sprouts to a sheet pan and place each one face down. This will create the crispiest texture.
    • Roast in the oven for 25-35 minutes or until crispy and cooked through.
    • Once done, remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with salt.
    • Serve warm and garnish with things like pomegranate seeds, goat or feta cheese, fresh herbs like mint, and/or more! Sprinkle with flaky salt if you have it.

    Video

    Notes

    • Either buy pre-made hot honey, make your own using my Hot Honey Recipe, or just use honey and red pepper flakes together in this recipe!
    • For an even better shot at getting a nice crispy texture, place the sheet pan in the oven while it pre-heats. Just be careful while handling it.
    • Garnish with anything you like or nothing at all. I think a good cheese like goat, feta, or shaved parmesan, would be great along with fresh herbs (mint, parsely, chives), and something tart to break it up like pomegranate, apple, or lemon!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 130mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Louanne Craft

      January 07, 2023 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night, and it was delicious! The sprouts were crispy, just the way I like them. They almost didn't make it from the stove to our plates because my family was picking up bites with their fingers!!! So good! This recipe will definitely be my go to Brussels Sprout recipe! Thank you, Emily!

      Reply
    2. Thomas

      February 20, 2023 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      This was super easy to make and very tasty! I put some Parmesan cheese over top and it really set it off! Super crispy and hold up great in the fridge!

      Reply
    3. Suzanne

      July 25, 2023 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for something different to do with Brussels sprouts and this was perfect! Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    4. Amanda G

      November 27, 2023 at 9:36 pm

      4 stars
      I made these for Thanksgiving. I started with a test run because I was convinced they would burn before actually cooking with the honey added at the outset. I was correct and so thankful that I did a small batch to test my theory. So, on my next run I roasted them first for 25-30 minutes. While they were roasting I heated up the honey mixture on the stovetop with a little water for viscosity. I flipped the sprouts halfway through cooking and added the sauce at the end. I was going to air fry them afterwards but they held up surprisingly well on the hour drive to my cousins and dinner 2 hours after that. I also added in broth-soaked craisins and served the goat cheese on the side since everyone isn't a fan. These weren't as "hot" as I expected so I added some red pepper flakes as well.

      Not bad but I was expecting a more powerful flavor hit. Thank you for the start though - I know what I will do differently next time to get what I want. FWIW my family loved them lol

      Reply

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