Air fryer bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts are a delicious and easy appetizer or side dish. Here’s a recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- Brussels sprouts (about 1 pound)
- Bacon slices (1 slice per Brussels sprout)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Toothpicks
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the Brussels sprouts and trim off any tough outer leaves. Cut off the stems and halve the sprouts.
- Toss the Brussels sprouts in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make sure the sprouts are evenly coated.
- Take a bacon slice and wrap it around a Brussels sprout half. Secure the bacon with a toothpick. Repeat this process for the remaining sprouts.
- Place the bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are not too crowded, so they cook evenly.
- Cook the sprouts in the air fryer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the Brussels sprouts are tender. You may need to flip them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the toothpicks from the bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts.
- Serve the bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts as an appetizer or side dish. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Note: Cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of your Brussels sprouts and bacon. Adjust the cooking time as needed, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.
Enjoy your delicious air fryer bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts!
NOTES
Variations
Change up the flavor of bacon – You can use salty bacon, crispy bacon, thick cut bacon, or any piece of bacon or strip of bacon that you want. Maple bacon sounds like some pretty good strips of bacon to add to this easy recipe!
Add toppings – Let’s be truthful here and say that toppings are always a crowd-pleaser. Drizzling some olive oil with salt and black pepper on top of this delicious appetizer adds taste in an easy way.
