Crispy Brussels with Bacon

1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking tray in the oven while it preheats.

2: Place the Brussels sprouts in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave them on high for 3-4 minutes or until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked.

3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic salt, and black pepper.

4: Remove the preheated baking tray from the oven and drizzle a bit of olive oil on it.

5: Place the par-cooked Brussels sprouts on the hot baking tray, cut side down.

6: Drizzle the seasoning mixture evenly over the Brussels sprouts.

7: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and have caramelized edges.

8: While the Brussels sprouts are baking, you can air fry the leftover scraps or place them in the oven for the last 3-4 minutes.

9: Once done, remove them from the oven and top with crumbled bacon bits.