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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

This recipe for Air Fryer Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Bacon is really popular! The Brussels sprouts turn crispy on the outside but stay soft inside, making it a tasty side dish that everyone will enjoy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon oil such as olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3-4 slices bacon thick cut, ½” pieces
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for topping optional
  • Balsamic glaze optional

Instructions
 

  • Trim ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any brown outer leaves. Cut sprouts in half from stem to end. Cut larger Brussels sprouts into quarters as needed so all pieces are similar in size.
    1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • Add Brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl and add oil and seasonings. Mix to coat Brussels sprouts.
    1 tablespoon oil such as olive oil or avocado oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Cut bacon into ½” pieces and add bacon to the bowl with Brussels sprouts. Mix to combine.
    3-4 slices bacon
  • Pour the Brussels sprouts and bacon into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Air Fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, being sure to shake the basket during air frying time.
  • When Brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and bacon is crispy to your liking, remove from the air fryer to a serving plate.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired. Enjoy!
    Grated Parmesan cheese for topping, Balsamic glaze
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Notes

  • Store Brussels sprouts with bacon in the refrigerator in an airtight storage container for 3-4 days. 
  • Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 375 degrees F until heated through. 
  • We don’t recommend freezing Brussels sprouts with bacon as the sprouts get soggy when thawed.
  • Recipe time and temperature is based on a cold air fryer. If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
  • Remember, air fryer brands vary, so you may have to adjust the cook time to your specific air fryer model.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 862IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg