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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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A quick and easy snack featuring crispy air-fried Brussels sprouts tossed with smoky bacon and a sweet-heat honey sriracha glaze. Perfect for casual entertaining or a flavorful snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Trim the stem ends and halve each Brussels sprout; quarter larger ones for even cooking (about 5 minutes).
  2. Chop bacon into small pieces. Cook in the air fryer basket at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Keep bacon fat in the basket.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and crispy bacon pieces. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 15 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through for even browning.
  5. While sprouts cook, mix honey and sriracha in a small bowl. Warm gently if a smoother glaze is desired.
  6. Transfer cooked Brussels sprouts and bacon to a large bowl. Drizzle honey sriracha glaze over and toss gently to coat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness. Shake basket gently halfway through cooking. Add glaze last to keep sprouts crispy. Bacon fat left in basket adds flavor and helps crispiness. For less heat, reduce sriracha or substitute with milder chili sauce. Can be oven-roasted at 425°F for 25-30 minutes as an alternative.

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