1teaspoonbrown sugar or palm sugar(add 2 teaspoons for sweeter taste)
Add after Roasting
¼cupdried sweetened cranberries
¼cuptoasted pecansor walnuts
2tablespoonsfinely chopped parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
Prepare Veggies & Season
Trim off the ends of the Brussel sprouts and cut in half. Peel sweet potatoes, cut in half, then cut into cubes, about ¾-inch pieces. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne powder to a small bowl and mix well. Drizzle oil and balsamic vinegar over the vegetables and toss well. Then, evenly sprinkle the spice mix over and toss well to coat the veggies.
Cook one of the two following ways:
Cooking Method 1: Air Fryer
Preheat air fryer to 450°F. Spread seasoned sweet potatoes and Brussel sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry until tender and browned, about 17-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Since air fryer models can vary, check at the 17-minute mark to prevent burning.
Cooking Method 2: Oven
Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread seasoned sweet potatoes and Brussel sprouts in a single layer on an aluminum foil or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the middle rack of the oven. Roast until tender and browned, about 17-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Since oven temperature varies, check at the 17-minute mark to prevent burning.
Finish & Serve
Transfer the roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes to a serving bowl and toss with dried cranberries and toasted pecans. Sprinkle finely chopped parsley just before serving.
Notes
Brussel sprouts: Some of the leaves will fall off of the Brussel sprouts during prep. Add them right along with the vegetables.
Sweet potatoes: Dice the sweet potatoes into roughly the same size for even cooking.
Sugar: A little bit of sugar helps the veggies caramelize beautifully, however, it is optional. Add light or dark brown sugar, or swap with palm sugar for an unrefined sugar source.
Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar adds a subtle sweet-tart flavor to the vegetables. It can easily be substituted with apple cider vinegar.
Temperature: It's important to get the cooking vessel (air fryer or oven) super hot before roasting. Make sure it is preheated to 450 degrees F and toss halfway through for even browning.
Nut-free: Simply skip the pecans to make this recipe nut-free.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.