Easy Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Salty, crispy bacon hugs tender Brussels sprouts for a quick, crowd-pleasing bite. The air fryer makes them golden in minutes.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb fresh Brussels sprouts trim ends; halve larger ones
- 8 oz bacon thin-cut works best
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup for a light glaze
- 0.75 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt reduce if bacon is very salty
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes.
- Trim the Brussels sprouts and halve any larger ones so pieces are similar in size.
- Toss sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Cut bacon crosswise into shorter strips. Wrap each sprout with bacon, tucking the end underneath.
- Lightly brush or drizzle the wrapped sprouts with maple syrup.
- Arrange seam-side down in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip and air-fry 4–6 minutes more, until bacon is crisp and centers are tender.
- Rest 2 minutes to set, then serve hot.
Notes
Variation: Swap maple syrup for a teaspoon of Dijon mixed with a teaspoon of honey for a sweet-tangy glaze. Serving tip: Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt or a squeeze of lemon to brighten the richness. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; re-crisp in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.