Bacon Brussels Sprouts is made with Brussels sprouts, olive oil, thick-cut bacon, balsamic glaze; air fry at 390°F for 18 minutes to serve 4. 190 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add chopped bacon to the basket with the sprouts — the bacon fat renders and bastes everything.
- 3
Air fry at 390°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until sprouts are charred and bacon is crispy.
- 4
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with grated Parmesan.
Tip: Cut sprouts in half — flat sides down gives maximum caramelization. Loose outer leaves will fly around; that's fine, they become the crispiest chips.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 18 minutes vs ~29 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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