Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts (PF Chang's Copycat)
These kung pao brussels sprouts will convert anyone into a vegetable lover. Inspired by PF Chang's version, these crispy sprouts are tossed in a sweet and spicy kung pao glaze, making the perfect side or appetizer.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts halved
- ¼ cup Water
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- ½ tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon Ginger & garlic paste
- 6 Dried chilies whole
- ¼ cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 Red finger chilies to garnish
Instructions
- Place the brussels sprouts in an air fryer basket. Spray generously with avocado oil spray and lightly sprinkle with salt.1 lb Brussels sprouts
- Air fry the brussels sprouts for 15-20 minutes at 375°F, shaking occasionally.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set the sauce aside.¼ cup Water, 2 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine, 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce, ½ tablespoon Rice wine vinegar, 2 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce, ¼ cup Brown sugar, 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
- Heat a wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil, and saute the garlic, chilies, and ginger until lightly fragrant. Pour the sauce into the wok, and let the sauce reduce for 3-5 minutes until it looks like a sticky glaze.2 tablespoon Ginger & garlic paste, 6 Dried chilies
- Once the sauce has thickened, toss the fried brussels sprouts in the wok so everything is coated. Finish with peanuts, and serve.¼ cup Roasted peanuts
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Notes
Stir consistently: Stir the sauce continuously so that it does not burn. The sugar content can burn easily if the heat is too high.
Do not overcrowd: Spread the brussels sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding the basket so that the leaves get crisp instead of steaming.
Adjust the heat: Add more or less red chili to the sauce to adjust the spice level to your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
