Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts are the most delicious appetizer or side dish.
Eating your veggies should not be a problem if you wrapped them with bacon. This easy air fryer
This air fryer bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts is a quick and easy appetizer. With only a few ingredients, this recipe is easy to make, and you can serve it not only as an appetizer but as a side dish or even as a snack as well.
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Don’t forget your favorite dipping sauce or the tahini sauce that I pair with them this time, making the air fryer Brussels sprouts even better.
Brussels sprouts are favorite veggies to pair with bacon like this Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon. If you haven’t tried them with pancetta, try this air fryer Brussels sprouts with pancetta recipe so good.
Ingredients for Air Fryer bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts: Look for fresh with green leaves.
Uncured bacon: I love the Applegate bacon brand, but trader joes and some local grocery stores have their uncured bacon cheaper.
Maple syrup: If you are on a low sugar diet, use keto maple syrup or use a low sugar syrup you usually use.
How to make air fryer Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Step 1. Cut the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts and put them into a medium bowl. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
Step 2. Cut the bacon slices in half and wrap each brussels sprout with bacon and secure with a toothpick. With the help of a silicon brush, brush maple syrup on top of the Brussels sprouts.
Step 3. Place the wrapped Brussels sprouts inside the air fryer basket in a single layer. Set the air fryer at 370 F for 15 minutes or until the brussels sprouts are tender and the bacon is crisp. Shake the basket halfway through.
Recipe Tips
- Thick-cut bacon is not recommended for this recipe. Traditional cut bacon works better when using them to wrap Brussels sprouts.
- Choose Brussels sprouts with bright green leaves and avoid those with yellow leaves.
- You don’t need to cut the sprouts in half for this recipe. But trim the end and remove any damaged leaves.
- Wash the Brussels sprouts thoroughly.
- Toothpicks help to hold the bacon and the Brussels sprouts together.
- If you cannot find tahini, sesame seed butter is the same thing in flavor, just a little thicker than tahini. And you can find it at any major grocery store.
How to prepare Brussels sprouts for air frying
With a few steps, you’ll have Brussels sprouts ready to air fry.
Slice the bottom stem off the Brussels sprouts using a sharp knife. Remove any loose or yellowish leaves from the outside.
If you ended with extra-large brussels sprouts, sliced them in half and wrapped them with the bacon, and they will cook at the same as the smaller brussels sprouts.
How to make this recipe low carb friendly
To make air fryer brussels sprouts keto or low carbs, you need to use keto maple syrup: Lakanto syrup or any keto friendly brand.
How to store leftovers?
In an airtight container, Place the air fried brussels sprouts in a single layer and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Place the brussels sprouts on a cookie sheet or plate and freeze until solid frozen. Transfer to a container or freezer bag (remove the air) and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to reheat in the air fryer bacon wrapped brussels sprouts.
Arrange the brussels sprouts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and set the air fryer at 370 F for 2-5 minutes. If the sprouts are frozen, you’ll need to add more time.
Equipment used
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Air fryer. Perfect for making fried food with little to no oil and also give you the convenience of a small convection oven.
Mixing bowls. This set has a cover, which makes it double function as a mixing bowl and storage container.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Eating your veggies should not be a problem if you wrapped them with bacon. This easy air fryer bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts recipe is delicious; even the pickier eater will ask for more.
Ingredients
For Brussels Sprouts
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1 lb uncured bacon
- 3 Tablespoon maple syrup
For Tahini Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons tahini (sesame seed butter)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon water
- Hot sauce to taste (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts and put them into a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cut the bacon slices in half and wrap each brussels sprout with bacon and secure with a toothpick. With the help of a silicon brush, brush maple syrup on top of the Brussels sprouts.
- Place the wrapped Brussels sprouts inside the air fryer basket in a single layer. Set the air fryer at 370 F for 15 minutes or until the brussels sprouts are tender and the bacon is crisp. Shaking the basket halfway through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tahini, maple syrup, vinegar, garlic powder, water, hot sauce if using, salt, and pepper. Add more water if needed.
- Remove the Brussels sprouts from the air fryer and serve with tahini sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Thick-cut bacon is not recommended for this recipe. Traditional cut bacon works better when using them to wrap Brussels sprouts.
- Choose Brussels sprouts with bright green leaves and avoid those with yellow leaves.
- You don’t need to cut the sprouts in half for this recipe. But trim the end and remove any damaged leaves. Wash the Brussels sprouts thoroughly.
- Toothpicks help to hold the bacon and the Brussels sprouts together.
- If you cannot find tahini, sesame seed butter is the same thing in flavor, just a little thicker than tahini. And you can find it at any major grocery store.
- Maple syrup: If you are on a low sugar diet, use keto maple syrup or use a low sugar syrup you usually use.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 441Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 680mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 28g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
