Crispy Nuoc Cham Brussels Sprouts
Crispy air-fried brussels sprouts tossed with a a punchy, sweet and sour nuoc cham sauce!
Servings 2 -3 servings
Ingredients
For the Brussels Sprouts:
- 1 -1¼ lbs Brussels Sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Garlic Cloves (sliced)
- ½ tbsp Toasted White Sesame Seeds
For the Nuoc Cham:
- ⅓ cup Warm Water
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- Juice from 1½ Limes
- 1 small Garlic Clove or ½ Regular Size Clove (minced)
- ½ Thai Red Chili Pepper (thinly sliced)
Instructions
For the Brussels Sprouts:
- Add the brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper into a bowl. Toss until evenly combined.
- Preheat the airfryer to 325℉. Add the brussels sprouts into the basket and cook for 8-10 minutes. The brussels sprouts should have softened slightly. Increase the temperature to 375℉ and add in the sliced garlic. Cook for another 4-7 minutes until the brussels sprouts are tender but crispy on the outside.
- Transfer the brussels sprouts into a bowl. Add in the sesame seeds. Pour in ⅓ of the nuoc cham sauce and toss it together with the brussels sprouts. Taste and add more nuoc cham sauce as needed. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.
For the Nuoc Cham:
- Combine the warm water and sugar in a bowl. Mix until the sugar has dissolved then add in the remaining ingredients.