Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Brussels sprouts, a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, have a slightly bitter flavor that can be balanced by cooking them with bacon. This recipe uses an air fryer to cook the Brussels sprouts quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender and crispy vegetable dish. The addition of bacon adds a smoky flavor to the dish, while the avocado oil helps to keep the Brussels sprouts from sticking to the air fryer basket.

Brussels sprouts have been cultivated in Europe since the 13th century, and they were brought to the Americas by European colonists in the 17th century. The vegetable was originally grown for its leaves, which were used as a salad green. However, in the 18th century, people began to cultivate Brussels sprouts for their edible buds, which are the small, cabbage-like heads that we eat today. Brussels sprouts are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, and they are also a good source of fiber. They are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, sautéing, and steaming. Air frying is a quick and easy way to cook Brussels sprouts, and it results in a tender and crispy vegetable dish.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Avocado oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, bacon, avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Spread the Brussels sprouts mixture in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until tender and crispy.
4. Remove the Brussels sprouts from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The high heat of the air fryer helps to quickly cook the Brussels sprouts, resulting in a tender and crispy vegetable dish.
• The addition of bacon adds a smoky flavor to the dish.
• The avocado oil helps to keep the Brussels sprouts from sticking to the air fryer basket.