The Brussels Sprout Comeback: Why the Air Fryer “Smash” Method is a Culinary Revelation
For decades, the Brussels sprout was the most misunderstood vegetable on the dinner plate. Boiled until gray and sulfurous, it was the bane of childhood memories. But we are in the midst of a sprout renaissance. Chefs discovered that when you hit these mini-cabbages with high heat, they transform into something sweet, nutty, and incredibly savory. However, even the best oven-roasted sprouts can sometimes lack that deep, satisfying “crunch” we crave. Enter the “Smashed” technique, perfected for the air fryer. This is the The Quick Vegan secret to the ultimate vegetable side dish. By par-steaming and then smashing the sprouts … Read more



