Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
If you have an air fryer, here is a fool proof method for making the best, crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. These have so much flavor and make the perfect side dish or breakfast!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Cherrywood Smoked Bacon
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- black pepper to taste, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375º F for 3 minutes.
- Add 4 strips of bacon the the Air Fryer, and then use a rack to add a second layer of 4 slices of bacon. Air fry the bacon for 5 minutes.
- While the bacon is cooking, trim the ends of the sprouts, and cut each one in half. Add them to a bowl, and drizzle them with avocado oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- When the bacon is done, remove it from the air fryer, and add the Brussels sprouts to the air fryer. Air fry the Brussels sprouts for 8 minutes.
- Chop the bacon roughly, and then add it to the Brussels sprouts. Use a fork to mix the bacon into the sprouts, and then return the mix to the air fryer for an additional 5 minutes.
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Notes
*Using more than 1 pound of Brussels sprouts isn't recommended. They won't cook as well and some will be undercooked while others are burnt.
**Many recipes online recommend air frying Brussels sprouts on 390º, but I found this results in overly browned or burnt sprouts, which isn't a healthy way to consume vegetables.
***Adding the bacon half cooked into the Brussels sprouts allows some of the bacon grease to cook into the sprouts, adding extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg