Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
This recipe combines deliciously crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon and a tangylemon balsamic dressing, and cooks up quickly in an air fryer. This recipe is quickand easy to put together and the perfect side dish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, cut in half or quarters
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 4 slices bacon, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 large avocado, diced
- fresh basil
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together oil, balsamic, 2 tbsp lemon juice, garlic powder and salt. Use 3 tbsp of the mixture to coat the brussels and toss until evenly combined.
- Place the brussels in the basket of the air fryer. Set the temperature to 370 and the timer to 20 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, gently toss the brussels sprouts. Now top with onion and bacon. Cook for another 10 minutes (may need to check after 8 minutes), and remove to a bowl.
- Add avocado and fresh basil to the brussels sprouts, then toss with the remaining balsamic mixture. Sprinkle additional tbsp of lemon juice on top. Serve hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg