Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts with bacon, made with just two ingredients and no oil. The bacon gets a head start so the sprouts and bacon finish at the same time.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Instructions
For the bacon
- Lay the 1 pound bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer. A little overlap is okay.
- Cook on 360 degrees F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the bacon halfway through. The goal is to only partially cook the bacon.
- Remove the bacon and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Carefully pour off the excess grease from the air fryer.
For the Brussels sprouts
- While the bacon is cooking, trim the 2 pounds Brussels sprouts by giving the bottoms a fresh cut, then slice them in half lengthwise. Place them in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped bacon to the Brussels sprouts and toss. Spread them in the air fryer basket in a thin layer. In a smaller air fryer, cook them in two batches.
- Cook on 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until the bacon is fully cooked and the Brussels sprouts are golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
About the bacon:
- I highly recommend using bacon ends and pieces. Just thinly slice any chunks. It's usually the same quality bacon but at less of a cost.
- Uncured bacon often cooks quicker than cured bacon. Just keep an eye on it while it's cooking to prevent burning.
- If you like them really crispy, pull the outer leaves off when you trim them but be sure to cook them up. The single leaves get completely crisp and are a nice addition.
- Because the bacon is salty, I didn't add any salt to the brussels sprouts.
- I find that they all cook a little bit differently depending on the size and shape of the fry basket.
- Always check on your food to prevent burning and don't hesitate to give it a good shake.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours of cooking and eat them within 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer or on a baking sheet in a 400 degree F oven until hot all the way through (165 degrees F).
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
