Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts are a side dish that’s nutritious, fast, easy and delicious. Three ingredients and 25 minutes are all you need to make beautifully caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts! With crunchy leaves outside, and buttery soft and tender insides, they go with everything from Thanksgiving dinner to Tuesday night chicken.
Tired of soggy Brussels sprouts? Follow my recipe tips below to make sure they come out with a little char and perfect texture. If you love these, try sweet and sour roasted Brussels sprouts next!
How To Buy The Best Brussels Sprouts
Especially around Thanksgiving time, you can often find Brussels sprouts sold still on the stalk! If you can’t find that, they’ll be in net or mesh bags in the produce area. Either way, look for Brussels sprouts that are vibrant green in color, with no yellowing or bruising on the leaves. If I have the choice between bagged sprouts and sprouts that are still on the stalk, I’d opt for the ones that are still attached to the stalk.
How To Prep Brussels Sprouts
- Prep Brussels sprouts: Remove each sprout from the stalk or stem (if attached) by snapping or cutting them off, then rinse them as you would any produce. Cut them in half or even quarter them for larger sprouts.
- Make sure the sprouts are dry before you roast them, if they’re damp, they might steam instead of roast.
How To Roast Brussels Sprouts In 3 Steps
See the full recipe below for detailed instructions.
- Season the sprouts with oil and salt. You can do this directly on the pan!
- Spread them out on a sheet pan. TIP: Use foil to line it for easy clean up.
- Roast the Brussels sprouts at 425°F for about 20 minutes, and it’s time to eat!
Tips For Perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Spread the sprouts out into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet to avoid overcrowding. If they’re too close together, they’ll steam instead of roast which can result in soggy sprouts.
- Use high heat. For my roasted brussels sprouts recipe, I turn the oven up to 425°F and keep an eye on roasting brussels sprouts because they can go from perfectly crisp to too-charred fast. My sweet spot is usually 18 minutes. But make sure you are watching!
- Roast them cut side down and resist the urge to move them around. A searing hot baking sheet with the Brussels cut side down is the key to crispy perfection.
Meal Prepping Tips + How To Serve and Store Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- I love to serve these as a simple, healthy side dish at the holidays, along with roasted garlic mashed potatoes or try pairing them with one of our 40 best Thanksgiving sides.
- Dress them up with a sauce or dressing, like this sweet fish sauce dressing.
- For a simple, healthy dinner, serve roasted Brussels as a side dish for baked salmon, or roast chicken.
- Use this recipe as part of your weekend meal prepping! Leftover brussels sprouts are delicious, healthy additions to all kinds of pasta recipes, lunch salads, or even served on top of rice bowls.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 400°F oven for 5-7 minutes to make them crispy again. You can also use an air fryer to reheat roasted Brussels sprouts! Do 375°F for 3-4 minutes.
More Brussels Sprout Recipes
I have shared a lot of Brussels sprout recipes over the years. Here are some of my favorites!
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Never a Boring Sprout Again!
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