Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Description
This Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts recipe starts by preparing fresh Brussels sprouts—trimming stalks, removing outer leaves, and halving larger sprouts for even cooking. Bacon is cut into small pieces and combined with the sprouts along with olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally, soaking the sprouts in water beforehand softens their centers for a less crispy final texture.
The mixture is placed in the air fryer basket in a single layer to allow hot air circulation, promoting even cooking and crisping. At 180°C (360°F), the sprouts roast for about 10 minutes, shaken halfway to ensure uniform browning. The result is a balance between crispy edges and tender insides, enriched by the bacon's smokiness and a finishing sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Adjustments to cooking time and temperature may be needed depending on your air fryer model. Serving suggestions include pairing with roasted meats or as a flavorful vegetable side. The recipe emphasizes proper sprout preparation and spacing for optimal texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 500 g Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 120 g Bacon
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 40 g Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Cut the bacon into small dices.
- Wash and trim Brussels sprouts, and cut them in half.
- Soak the Brussel sprouts in water for 10 minutes if you like them soft and tender and not too crispy. This step is optional.
- Place the Brussel sprouts in a bowl and add the salt, pepper, olive oil, and bacon.
- Give them all a good mix and then place them in your air fryer's basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket, if your air fryer's capacity is not big enough to take them all, do it in batches.
- Set your air fryer to 180° C (360° F) and roast them for 10 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy on the outside. Shake the basket halfway when cooking.
Notes
- Trim Brussels sprouts by removing stalks and outer leaves, cutting large sprouts in half to ensure even cooking.
- Soaking sprouts in water for 10 minutes before air frying softens their centers, producing a less crispy texture.
- Arrange sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding to promote even roasting.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to turn sprouts and encourage uniform color and crispness.
- Adjust cooking time and temperature as needed based on your specific air fryer model.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1041IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 106mg | 118% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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