Air Fryer Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Name: Air Fryer Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh medium Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half (about 4 cups); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped

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Prep 15 min
Total 35 min
Servings 4

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Soft on the inside and crispy-crunchy on the outside, these might be the best air fryer Brussels sprouts on the planet—no brag. We tried every method for cooking Brussels sprouts in the air fryer to come up with the perfect combination of cooking times and temperatures, then infused them with balsamic and bacon flavors.

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Oct 4, 2019

Ingredients

1 lb fresh medium Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half (about 4 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Steps

1

Add Brussels sprouts to medium microwavable bowl; cover loosely with damp paper towel, and microwave on High 7 minutes. Drain, and pat sprouts dry.
2

Add oil, salt and pepper to sprouts in bowl; gently stir to coat.
3

Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray. Spread sprouts in even layer in basket; set air fryer to 375°F, and cook 8 minutes.
4

Stir or shake basket; cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until sprouts are browned on edges and tender in center.
5

Toss in bowl with vinegar and cheese; top with bacon.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If you’re dealing with oversized sprouts, cut them in quarters, and check for doneness at the minimum cooking time.
tip 2
Air fryer temperature control settings vary according to brand and model. If your air fryer does not have the exact temperature setting called for in the recipe, consult your manual for suggested temperature settings.
tip 3
Our recipes do not call for preheating your air fryer. Just set the temperature, and start. Never preheat with parchment paper alone.

Nutrition Information

120 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 11g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup

Calories: 120

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 8%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%

Sodium: 290mg; 12%

Potassium: 470mg; 13%

Total Carbohydrate: 11g; 4%

Dietary Fiber: 4g; 17%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 6g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 80%; 80%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.