
Air Fryer Brussels Sprout and Millet Bites with Feta Center, Lemon Yogurt Dip, and Crunchy Hazelnuts
Golden, crisp-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside bites made with chopped Brussels sprouts, cooked millet, and fresh herbs, each with a small feta center. They are cooked in the air fryer and served with a creamy lemon parsley yogurt dip and toasted hazelnuts for a crunchy finish.
Ingredients
- 250 g Brussels sprouts (finely chopped)
- 180 g cooked millet (cold or at room temperature)
- 90 g feta cheese (60 g for the relleno and 30 g for the dip)
- 50 g breadcrumbs (regular or panko fino)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 50 g red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated or muy chopped)
- 12 g fresh parsley (chopped; divided)
- 1 unit lemon (se usa zest and juice)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the dip)
- 35 g hazelnuts (tostadas and chopped)
- 22 ml olive oil (divided)
- 4 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 g ground cumin
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the air fryer to 375 °F / 190 °C for 3 minutes.
- 2
2. Place the finely chopped Brussels sprouts in a large bowl with the red onion, garlic, 10 g chopped parsley, all of the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Mix well.
- 3
3. Add the cooked millet, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg to the bowl. Crumble 30 g of feta into the mixture and stir until you have a moist mixture that can be compacted with your hands.
- 4
4. Cut the remaining 60 g feta into 12 small cubes. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Take each portion, flatten it in your palm, place a feta cube in the center, and close it up to form a compact ball or croquette.
- 5
5. Brush or spray the air fryer basket with a little of the remaining olive oil. Arrange the bites in a single layer, leaving space between them, and brush the tops with the rest of the oil.
- 6
6. Cook the bites at 375 °F / 190 °C for 12 to 15 minutes, turning them carefully halfway through, until golden and firm.
- 7
7. While they cook, make the dip by mixing the Greek yogurt with the 30 g feta reserved for the sauce, the juice of half the lemon, and the remaining 2 g chopped parsley. Mash with a fork until you get a rustic creamy dip.
- 8
8. Serve the bites hot with the lemon yogurt dip on the side. Finish with the toasted chopped hazelnuts on top and, if you like, a few drops of the remaining lemon juice.
Chef tips
Chop the Brussels sprouts very finely so the mixture holds together better. If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of breadcrumbs. If it feels dry, add 1 teaspoon of yogurt.
Substitutions
You can substitute the millet with cooked quinoa. Hazelnuts can be replaced with walnuts or almonds if preferred. Feta can be swapped for firm goat cheese, though the flavor will be stronger.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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