Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (Instant pot air fryer lid)

Brussels sprouts are the perfect veggies to cook in the air fryer, so crispy on the outside while they become tender inside!

This Air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is the best, and the easiest way to cook with pancetta, bacon, or meatless the option is yours. I love to use the instant pot air fryer lid to make this pancetta and brussels sprouts recipe with balsamic vinegar, but his roasted brussels sprouts with bacon is perfect to feed a large group of guests. Still, you can use the air fryer you may have. The cooking time reminds the same.

This instant pot air fryer lid brussels sprouts recipe only requires four ingredients that you can customize to your liking. 

Brussels sprouts air fryer are delicious on their own. Still, with pancetta and balsamic vinegar, they are a complete side dish.

Did you know that eating cruciferous veggies like brussels sprouts may help protect against cancers of lungs, kidney, stomach, bladder, prostate, and breast?

Are brussels sprouts keto-friendly

Yes, Brussels sprouts have about 4.5g net carbs per cup, making them healthy for a low carb, keto, and gluten-free diet.

Do you wash brussels sprouts

It is essential to wash your brussels sprouts and any other veggies before cooking to keep your family from getting sick. 

It is best to wash them in advance so that they are fully dry; this will help with crispiness.

How to cook brussels sprouts in an air fryer

STEP 1. In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts and pancetta. Pour into the Air Fryer basket. 

STEP 2. Set the Air Fryer at 350F for 18 minutes. Shaking the basket or stirring the brussels sprouts halfway through.

Other options

You can substitute the pancetta with bacon 

If you want to use bacon instead of pancetta, cut four pieces of uncured bacon and toss them with the sprouts and don't use oil.

Meatless

Omit the pancetta and use olive oil, set the air air fryer 350F for 10 minutes

Oil-free version

An oil-free version of this recipe, omit the pancetta or bacon and use balsamic vinegar glaze, maple syrup, or honey, set the air fryer 350F for 12 minutes.

If you want to halve this recipe, your brussels sprouts may cook quickly, so keep an eye on the sprouts for the last few minutes of air frying.

OTHER KIND OF VINEGAR TO USE

• Cider vinegar
• White wine vinegar
• You can also use lemon juice if you don't want to use any vinegar at all.

What goes well with brussels sprouts

Air fryer Brussels sprouts could be served as a side dish with your favorite protein and starch.

Chicken breast, steak, pork chops, Roasted potatoes, quinoa, brown rice, etc.

What temperature to cook brussels sprouts in an air fryer

I like to cook brussels sprouts in the air fryer at 350 F. This ensures that the brussels sprouts cook throughout and give you room to get them crispy as you like without undercooking them. A higher temperature may result in the undercooked inside and brown on the outside.

Can brussels sprouts be frozen?

You can freeze brussels sprouts because they freeze beautifully, and you can enjoy them throughout the year.

How to freeze air fried Brussels sprouts?

Let the brussels sprouts cool completely before transferring to resealable freezer bags or containers.

Label with the date and name; freeze the air fryer brussels sprouts up to 3 months.

How to reheat brussels sprouts

The best way to reheat brussels sprouts is to throw them back in the air fryer; this will make them extra crispy.

To reheat the sprouts in the air fryer set the air fryer at 350F for 10 minutes. 

You can also reheat them in the oven. Spread the brussels sprouts them on a single layer on a baking sheet and reheat a 400F for a few minutes.

Reheating them in the microwave results in softer and less crispy. I do not advise you to do it, but if you don't have any other option keep in mind, it does not change the taste.

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