Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy, caramelized Brussels sprouts roasted with olive oil and spices for a flavorful, easy side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

→ Oils & Fats

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and optional seasonings until well coated.
03 - Place the Brussels sprouts cut side down in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sprouts develop a golden brown, caramelized edge.
05 - Transfer sprouts to a serving dish and serve immediately while hot.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • They get impossibly crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, with barely any effort.
  • The natural sweetness that emerges from caramelization is genuinely addictive, no fancy ingredients needed.
  • Works as a side dish that actually steals the show, or stands alone as a snack.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir or crowd the pan; they need space and direct heat to caramelize properly, not steam.
  • The cut-side that touches the pan gets crispy and golden, so resist the urge to move them around too much in the first half of cooking.
03 -
  • Use a baking sheet with shallow sides so heat circulates around the sprouts and they roast instead of steam.
  • If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature up slightly and watch them closely—every oven behaves differently, so visual cues matter more than timers.
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