Air Fryer Spouts and Bacon with Maple Syrup

Air fryer sprouts and bacon with maple syrup in a serving dish.

Air Fryer Spouts and Bacon with Maple Syrup

A simple and delicious side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Spouts and bacon with a maple glaze are cooked quickly in the air fryer.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 17

Total Time: 27

Servings: servings

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Betty Davies

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts (450g)
8 strips thin cut bacon
1 teaspoon oil use a high heat neutral flavored oil such as canola, avocado or vegetable.
¼ teaspoon salt
pinch black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup maple syrup (4 tablespoons)

Instructions

Trim the ends of the sprouts and remove the outer leaves. Cut in half lengthways and place in a large bowl.
Cut the bacon strips into pieces about an inch long and add to the sprouts.
Add the oil and seasonings to the bowl and stir together.
Add the sprouts and bacon to the air fryer basket and cook at 400F / 200c for 15 minutes. Stir three or 4 times during this time so that everything cooks evenly.
At the end of the 15 minutes cook time, pour the maple syrup over the sprouts and bacon and stir together. Cook at 400F / 200c for another 2 minutes.
Serve.

Notes

Larger sprouts will need a slightly longer cooking time. Cook them in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes before adding the bacon and seasonings to them. Alternatively, cut them into thirds or quarters instead of halves.

The sprouts in this recipe are firm with a bite. If you prefer yours on the softer side, you can boil them on the stovetop for a couple of minutes before air frying them.

Stir the sprouts and bacon in the air fryer basket a couple of times during cooking. This will help to evenly crisp and brown everything.

I like to add a little oil when mixing everything together so that the seasonings stick to the sprouts and everything browns more evenly. You can omit the oil if you prefer.

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