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Air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe topped with bacon bits, with balsamic glaze dip on the side.
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Easy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (9 Ways)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Makes 2

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts halved
  • 3 bacon strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or balsamic honey glaze
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC) for 5 minutes.
    Preheating air fryer to 400°F (204°C)
  • Prepare the Brussels sprouts. Begin by washing them, trimming the stem, and cutting them in half. Set aside.
    Halved Brussels sprouts on a chopping board.
  • Air fry 2-3 strips of bacon for 10-12 minutes at 400ºF (204ºC), flipping halfway. Cook until crispy. Let the bacon cool completely after air frying, then chop into small crispy bits.
    Chopping bacon bits.
  • In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the sprouts are fully coated.
    Seasoning Brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
  • Roast the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes at 400ºF (204ºC). Flip them halfway for a slightly golden finish.
    Cooking Brussels sprouts in air fryer.
  • Place the Brussels sprouts in a serving plate, drizzle with balsamic glaze or balsamic honey glaze. And finally top it off with the bacon bits. Enjoy your perfectly roasted, smokey, sweet and savory air fryer Brussels sprouts!
    Air fried brussels sprouts with bacon bits and balsamic glaze drizzle.

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Notes

  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 400ºF (204ºC) and then let it cook for 5 minutes.
  • You can also skip preheating by adding 2-4 minutes to your cooking time. Increment gradually, to prevent burning your Brussels sprouts.
  • Medium-to-large-size Brussels sprouts will work best for this air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe. Cutting them in half will allow you to incorporate more flavor.
  • You can use an air fryer liner if you want.
  • To make it crispy: Air fry the Brussels sprouts for 2-4 minutes or more until the outer layer turns deep golden brown.
  • For a softer texture: Soak your Brussels sprouts in warm tap water for 10 minutes before coating them with seasonings. Drain before doing so.
  • Optionally you can serve the balsamic glaze as a dipping sauce.
  • You can substitute the bacon bits with pancetta or maybe thick-cut-bacon.
  • I used a 6-quart Cosori to test this Brussels sprouts air fryer recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1723IU | Vitamin C: 193mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg
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