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Air Fryer Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

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Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Oct 4, 2019
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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.

Air Fryer Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 7
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    Add oil, salt and pepper to sprouts in bowl; gently stir to coat.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir or shake basket; cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until sprouts are browned on edges and tender in center.
  • Step 
    5
    Toss in bowl with vinegar and cheese; top with bacon.

Nutrition

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
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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