Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Air fryer Brussel sprouts with bacon is a delicious and healthy side dish that is simple and easy to make. The Brussel sprouts are cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.

The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chimichangas, Air Fryer Apple Hand PIes,   Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, and Air Fryer Pepperoni Pita Pizzas.  

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• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Thanksgiving is coming up and there are lots of side dishes you can make in your air fryer to save up oven space like these Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. 

This side dish is low carb and the Brussel sprouts contain a lot of fiber. The bacon and cheese are just an extra added bonus for extra deliciousness.

Anyways… make these Brussel sprouts next time in your air fryer and give them a chance if you've never tried Brussel sprouts before.

The serving size for these brussels sprouts makes about 3 -4 servings. It is perfect for a smaller-sized family or 2 people living together. Serve these Brussel sprouts with some roasted turkey breast ( 3 or 4 pounds) and a side of mashed potatoes. 

What Ingredients do I need? 

Brussels sprouts are a type of cruciferous vegetable that resemble miniature cabbages. They are native to Brussels, Belgium, and have been enjoyed for centuries. Brussels sprouts are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and other important nutrients

Bacon - Fully Cooked - such as Hormel’s Black Label Bacon that you just have to put in the microwave for 1 minute. I like to use fully cooked bacon because of the difference in cooking times with the Brussel sprouts.

Olive Oil -  I like to use the Organic Simply Nature Brand from Aldi 

Garlic Powder -  Is made from dehydrated garlic cloves and like the chili powder above it gets pulverized into a powder or flour consistency.

Onion powder is dehydrated, ground onion that is commonly used as a seasoning. Some people do not like the taste of freshly chopped onion so onion powder is a great substitute if you have a picky eater like that in your house. 

Salt and Pepper  - always to taste 

Parmesan cheese is a hard, granular cheese that is named after the Parma region in Italy. It is made from cow's milk and has a sharp, nutty flavor

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Brussel Sprouts with Bacon 

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

Step 2: In a bowl, toss the brussel sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Add the chopped bacon and mix well.

Step 3: Place the brussel sprouts in the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer.

Step 4: Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Once the brussel sprouts are crispy and tender, remove them from the air fryer and serve. Sprinkle the brussel sprouts with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

What to serve with Brussel Sprouts? 

If you're looking for some tasty side dishes to go with these brussel sprouts you've come to the right place.

Paula Deen's Crock Pot Mac and Cheese and Slow Cooker Calico beans are some great side dishes to make in a crock pot.

For a main dish on Thanksgiving make Pepper Jelly Glazed Ham or a Apple Wood Smoked Turkey Breast.

Some fun fruit salads or dessert salads to serve with this would be Fudge Striped Cookie Fruit Salad or Fruit Cocktail Salad.

Other Air Fryer Recipes To Try

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