Air Fryer Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts -

Air Fryer Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts

Tina

Low-carb • Crispy Pancetta • Sticky-Glazed

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 11

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups Brussels Sprouts trimmed and halved
4 oz Pancetta diced
3-4 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
1 tbsp Avocado Oil
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Pepper

Instructions

Prep the basket: Keep the removable crisper plate inside your air fryer basket. Pour 2 tablespoons of water directly into the bottom of the drawer, underneath the crisper plate — this catches the rendering pancetta fat so it can't smoke or set off the smoke detector.
Season in the bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved Brussels sprouts and raw diced pancetta. Drizzle with avocado oil, then sprinkle on the garlic powder, black pepper, and a tiny pinch of salt. Toss until evenly coated.
Arrange a single layer: Pour the mixture onto the crisper plate, spreading everything out so each piece sits flat with space around it.
The tenderizing cook (14-16 minutes): Air fry at 375°F. Gently shake the basket at the 5-minute and 10-minute marks. At minute 14, poke a sprout with a fork — if it slides in easily, they're ready for the sauce. If it resists, cook 2 more minutes.
Sauce and glaze (2 minutes): Transfer the sprouts and pancetta back to the mixing bowl. Pour the sweet chili sauce over them and toss to coat. Return to the air fryer in a single layer and cook at 375°F for 2 final minutes to bubble the sauce into a sticky, glossy glaze. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Trim the ends off each Brussels sprout and peel away the outer layer before halving.
Avocado oil is used for its high smoke point.
The 2 tablespoons of water in the bottom of the drawer catches the rendering pancetta fat so it doesn't smoke.
Publix sells pre-chopped pancetta, which is a handy shortcut if your store carries it.
Smaller Brussels sprouts may finish tenderizing closer to the 10-minute mark rather than the full 14 — check early if yours are on the small side.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g