Preheat your oven to 400°F with the rack in the middle.
Trim the ends and any old outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts. (Don’t throw away the leaves – toss ‘em in a container and keep ’em in the fridge so you can make some Brussels Sprouts Chips later!) Cut the sprouts in half and toss them with melted fat of choice, salt, and pepper.
Dump the sprouts on a foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, making sure to keep everything in one layer.
Sprinkle the diced bacon over everything and pop the tray in the oven.
The sprouts take about 30 to 35 minutes to roast, so set your timer for 10 minute intervals to regularly rotate and flip the sprouts ‘n swine. The dish is done when the Brussels sprouts are tender and browned and the bacon bits are crispy.
Check for seasoning and drizzle some of the aged balsamic vinegar on the finished dish.
Air Fryer instructions
Trim the ends and any old outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts. (Don’t throw away the leaves – toss ‘em in a container and keep ’em in the fridge so you can make some Brussels Sprouts Chips later!) Cut the sprouts in half and toss them with melted fat of choice, salt, and pepper.
Place half the seasoned Brussels sprouts and half the bacon in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, tossing the contents at the halfway point. The sprouts and bacon bits should be brown and crispy when done.
Repeat step 2 with the remaining brussels sprouts and bacon.
Check for seasoning and drizzle some of the aged balsamic vinegar on the finished dish.
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Notes
Bonus: The same technique for roasting these Brussels sprouts also works with cauliflower and broccoli!