Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Sprouts
Last Updated on November 13, 2024 by Betty Davies
Easy and quick to make in the air fryer, these bacon wrapped sprouts are a great side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. A simple recipe that’s full of flavor and crispy bacon that melts in your mouth.
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If you are looking for a new way to serve up Brussels sprouts this festive season, you have got to try this super easy and super delicious recipe! Tender sprouts wrapped in crispy bacon, these little beauties are definitely worth a try!
When I’m planning a big feast, like at Thanksgiving or Christmas, I love cooking up a side dish or two in the air fryer. It frees up the oven for the main meal, plus it’s quicker, and quite honestly, some recipes, like these bacon wrapped sprouts turn out much better!
Be sure to try my Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Potatoes and Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Simple ingredients: Made with just two main ingredients plus a few pantry staple seasonings.
- Easy to make: There’s nothing complicated about this recipe and it’s pretty quick to prep.
- Bacon! Bacon makes everything better! If you’ve got someone who doesn’t like Brussels sprouts, try this recipe on them!
- Dietary info: These bacon wrapped sprouts are gluten-free, dairy-free and keto friendly.
Ingredients
- Bacon: Use thin cut bacon that crisps up perfectly in the air fryer.
- Brussels sprouts: Prep the sprouts by trimming the ends and removing the tough outer leaves.
- Oil: Use a high heat neutral flavored oil like canola, vegetable or avocado.
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
How to make air fried bacon wrapped sprouts
Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!
- Season the cut the sprouts (photo 1).
- Wrap each sprout in bacon (photo 2).
- Air fry til the bacon is crispy and the sprouts are tender (photo 3).
Recipe Variations
These air fried bacon wrapped sprouts are delicious as they are, but you can easily add different seasonings if you prefer. For a touch of sweetness, at the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the tops with a little maple syrup!
Serving Suggestions
Brussels sprouts are in season from October through to March, so you can enjoy these anytime during the winter and early spring. They are great as part of a weeknight meal, but are a must to serve at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Try them with some of these favorites:
- Buttermilk Roasted Chicken
- Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast
- Honey Lemon Baked Salmon
- Apple Maple Pork Chops
Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating
You can prep and wrap the sprouts a day ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge. Let them come up to room temperature before cooking in the air fryer.
For best results, enjoy these as soon as they are cooked. Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days and can be reheated in the air fryer at 400F / 200c for 3 to 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
I prefer to use fresh, but frozen will work just as well in this recipe. You will have to wrap the sprouts whole as they will be tricky to cut in half!
I like to add a little oil to the sprouts to help the seasonings stick and to aid even cooking. You can skip the oil if you prefer as you will get extra fat from the bacon.
Personally, sprouts are a side dish for me, but I have seen people serving these as an appetizer if you so wish. When they come out of the air fryer, push a cocktail stick through the middle of each one and serve.
These air fryer bacon wrapped sprouts are an easy way to mix things up this holiday season. Prep and clean up is minimal – exactly how it should be at this time of the year! The sprouts are tender and flavorful and the bacon is perfectly crispy. I know you’re going to love these!
Recipe Notes and Tips
- I prefer to cut the sprouts in half as it can help to reduce their bitterness. If you have small sprouts, then you can leave them whole.
- When you wrap the sprouts, gently pull and tease the bacon so that it stretches around. The ends should be overlapping.
- Cook in a single layer with a small gap between each piece. This will ensure that the bacon gets crispy all over.
More Brussels Sprouts Recipes
- Air Fryer Spouts and Bacon with Maple Syrup
- Creamed Brussels Sprouts
- Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 ounces Brussels sprouts (200g / about 14 sprouts)
- 1 teaspoon oil a high heat neutral oil like canola, vegetable or avocado
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- pinch black pepper
- 7 strips bacon thin cut
Instructions
- Prep the sprouts. Remove the outer leaves, trim the ends and cut in half lengthways.
- Place the halved sprouts in a bowl and add the oil and seasonings. Stir to combine and coat the sprouts.
- Cut the bacon strips into quarters. Take a piece of bacon and wrap it around half a sprout so that the ends overlap on the flat side. Use your fingers to gently stretch the bacon.
- Place the bacon wrapped sprout seam side down in the air fryer and repeat the process until all sprouts are wrapped.
- Cook in the air fryer at 400F / 200c for 15 minutes til the sprouts are tender and the bacon is crispy. Depending on the model of air fryer you have, you may need to adjust this timing slightly.
Notes
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- I prefer to cut the sprouts in half as it can help to reduce their bitterness. If you have small sprouts, then you can leave them whole.
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- When you wrap the sprouts, gently pull and tease the bacon so that it stretches around. The ends should be overlapping.
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- Cook in a single layer with a small gap between each piece. This will ensure that the bacon gets crispy all over.
