Air Fryer Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts: 5-Minute Snack
Enjoy these crispy, sweet, and savory maple bacon Brussels sprout bites, perfect as a quick appetizer or snack. They’re easy to make in your air fryer!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chopped bacon in the air fryer basket and cook at 370°F (185°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until crispy.
- Remove bacon from the air fryer and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the basket.
- Add Brussels sprouts to the air fryer basket with the bacon grease.
- Air fry at 370°F (185°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and slightly charred.
- In a bowl, toss the cooked Brussels sprouts with the crispy bacon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Return the mixture to the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure Brussels sprouts are dry before adding to the air fryer.
- Adjust maple syrup to your sweetness preference.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg