Air Fryer Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
Crispy Brussels sprouts paired with salty bacon, cooked quickly in an air fryer for a delicious side or light main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer for about 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop it into pieces.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are crispy, remove them from the air fryer and toss them with the bacon pieces.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Dry the sprouts well for better crispiness. Cut larger sprouts in quarters for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Brussels sprouts, air fryer, bacon, side dish, quick recipes