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Crispy air fryer bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts on a wooden board, each secured with a wooden toothpick, showing golden-brown, roasted edges and juicy centers.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Elien Lewis
Crispy, salty, sweet bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts made in the air fryer. The perfect party appetizer to serve with cocktails.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Toothpicks
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts fresh
  • 1 lb thin-cut bacon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup honey works as a substitute
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash and trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts. Add to a bowl and toss with salt and black pepper. If any sprouts are very large, cut them in half.
  • Cut each bacon strip in half lengthwise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each sprout and secure with a toothpick.
  • Use a pastry brush to brush the bacon on all sides with maple syrup.
  • Place the wrapped sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, seam side down if not using toothpicks. Don't overcrowd, cook in batches if needed.
  • Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, until the bacon edges are crisp.
  • For a more tender sprout inside, drop the heat to 350°F (175°C) and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

Air fryer basket: Leave it unlined so the bacon fat and moisture can drain. If you want to line it, use foil with a few holes poked through, and don't preheat the foil.
Brussels sprouts: Fresh sprouts work best. Frozen sprouts are too hard when frozen and too soft when thawed to hold the bacon.
Bacon: Thin-cut is essential. Thick-cut bacon takes too long to crisp and the sprouts overcook.
Substitutions: Honey works in place of maple syrup, though the flavor will be slightly different.
Batches: Depending on the size of your air fryer, plan to cook these in 2 to 3 batches. Keep finished ones warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven while you finish the rest.
Serving: Serve hot with blue cheese sauce, ranch dressing, or spicy honey mustard.
Storage: Keeps for 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bacon-wrapped sproutCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer bacon wrapped brussels sprouts, bacon wrapped brussel sprouts, cocktail appetizer, easy bar snack, party appetizer
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