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air fryer brussel sprouts with bacon and parmesan on a plate with chipotle aioli sauce

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts With Bacon And Chipotle Aioli

5 from 2 votes
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts is one of the best ways to enjoy a side of low-carb vegetables. The crispy seasoned exteriors of each brussel sprout is totally addictive - not firm but not over soft on the inside! Served with my homemade and healthy chipotle aioli.

Video

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 372

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and larger sprouts cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup Parmesan grated + more for garnish
  • Salt + black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
  • ½ pound crispy cooked Bacon for garnish, optional
Healthy Chipotle Aioli

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl add Brussels sprouts and season with salt, pepper, onion powder along with 1 tablespoon oil.
    1 pound Brussels sprouts, Salt + black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer instructions (mine is for 5 minutes, Cosori 5.8 quart). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil and add the vegetables in a single layer. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, you may need to do this in batches.
  3. Air fry for 5 minutes, shake and gently stir, add parmesan and fry for another 5-6 minutes until charred and crisp. If using fresh garlic add it here now.
    ¼ cup Parmesan, 1 clove garlic
  4. Cook the bacon in skillet until crispy, if using.
    ½ pound crispy cooked Bacon
  5. Make the chipotle aioli by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl and let chill in the fridge before serving.
    ½ cup yogurt, 1 small garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon olive oil
  6. Serve with a drizzle of lime or lemon juice and more parmesan on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 14gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 598mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1030IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg

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