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How to Make Brussels Sprouts and Bacon in Air Fryer
Using Frozen Sprouts
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Brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, and seasonings on a wooden table.
Brussels sprouts
bacon- about 6-8 strips of bacon, regular or thick-cut bacon
olive oil- or avocado oil
garlic powder
kosher salt
ground black pepper
Optional: Top with grated parmesan cheese or drizzle with balsamic vinegar glaze, sweet maple syrup, or lemon juice.
Crispy green cooked brussels sprouts tossed with crispy pieces of bacon in a white bowl on a wooden table.
How to Make Brussels Sprouts and Bacon in Air Fryer
Remove outer leaves, then wash Brussels sprouts. With a sharp knife, cut to remove stems, then cut in half. If using larger sprouts, cut into quarters.
Green fresh Brusssels sprouts on a wooden cutting board, sliced in half with bacon on a wooden table.
In a medium bowl, add sprouts, then coat with oil, salt, and pepper. Toss together until well coated. Set aside.
Cut green brussels sprouts being tossed with olive oil and seasonings in a clear mixing bowl on a wooden table.
Cut strips of bacon into small bite size pieces about 2 inches in size. Add bacon to a bowl with sprouts and toss together.
Uncooked bacon slices on a white plate, cut into 1 inch strips.
Transfer sprouts and bacon to the basket or baking sheet if using a shelf type air fryer, and air Fry at 380° f for 14-16 minutes. Toss 2-3 times during air frying.
Uncooked seasoned brussels sprouts and bacon pieces in the air fryer basket.
Remove cooked sprouts and bacon with tongs. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired and serve while warm.
I make this sprouts recipe in a Cosori 6.8 quart Air Fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 additional minutes.
For more delicious veggie recipes, try air fryer broccolini, air fryer frozen broccoli, air fryer frozen onion rings, air fryer snap peas, or air fryer broccoli and cauliflower.
Green crispy juicy brussels sprouts with crispy bacon pieces in the air fryer basket.
Using Frozen Sprouts
If using frozen sprouts, you may want to let them cook for 2-3 minutes cook time before adding in the bacon pieces to the air fryer basket, other wise, you could have over cooked bacon.
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Silver serving spoon filled with cooked crispy brussels sprouts and pieces of bacon.
MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES:
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Bacon Wrapped Corndogs
Candied Bacon
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Turkey Bacon
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