Air Fryer Brussels sprouts with bacon

Air Fryer Brussels sprouts with bacon 8 slices of thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 onion, sliced 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup dried cranberries. Remove the air fryer basket from the basket holder and pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the basket drawer then replace the basket. Add the bacon and onion slices to the air fryer and cook for 7 minutes at 390°F. Stir the bacon and onions after 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and stir them around to coat them with a little of the bacon fat. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the Brussels and cook for 15 more minutes. Stop and stir the Brussels sprouts every 5 minutes. If the bacon and Brussels are not as crispy as you like then air fry them for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with dried cranberries. notes This recipe is written for a larger 6-quart air fryer basket. If your air fryer is smaller then cut the recipe in half or cook in batches. Since the ingredients are stacked on top of each other you will need to stop and stir everything every 5 minutes as the Brussels sprouts cook. Adding water to the bottom of the air fryer basket holder is optional but will reduce smoke as the bacon cooks. It will also make the air fryer easier to clean the bacon grease when you finish cooking. Choose Brussels sprouts that are similar in size to ensure even cooking. If you have some Brussels sprouts that are a lot bigger than others, cut them in quarters. Start the bacon and onions 7 minutes in advance so the bacon has time to get crisp and the onions get more caramelized. To cook this in a regular oven, toss the bacon and onions in a rimmed baking sheet and cook at 425°F for 7 minutes. Then add the Brussels sprouts and roast for 25 minutes. Add the cranberries at the end of roasting time.