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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Published: Dec 27, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for a delicious party appetizer or a fancy side for dinner? Then you'll love making these Bacon Wrapped Green Beans in the Air Fryer. They're incredibly easy to make and clean up is a breeze!

Air fryer Bacon wrapped green beans on a white plate

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

If you're looking for a show-stopping side dish that's as simple to make as it is impressive to serve, look no further than bacon-wrapped green beans in the air fryer.

This recipe combines the smoky, savory goodness of bacon with the fresh crunch of green beans, all cooked to perfection in your air fryer.

Whether you're prepping for a holiday feast, a dinner party, or just a special weeknight meal, these bite-sized bundles are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, the air fryer makes them a breeze to whip up—no messy oven trays or long wait times. 

Want to make this recipe in the oven instead? Check out this baked bacon-wrapped green beans recipe.

Looking for more green bean recipes? Check out these Bacon Wrapped Green Beans with Brown Sugar, Blackstone green beans, and these roasted green beans and potatoes.

Bacon wrapped green beans in an air fryer basket

Why you'll love this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

  • Simple ingredients - with only 2 ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store!
  • Quick - Ready in less than 15 minutes
  • Meal prep - these can be made ahead and served later

Ingredients

  • Bacon
  • Green beans
ingredients of bacon and green beans

Tips & Tricks

Make sure you don't overcrowd the Air fryer basket. This may need more than one round of cooking.

Tools to make this easy recipe

The Cosori Air Fryer is my favorite air fryer because of the big basket. It’s perfect for a variety of recipes.

Bacon wrapped green beans in an air fryer basket

How to make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

  1. Slice the bacon in half. Wrap the bacon around four green beans. Place in the air fryer basket seam side down.
  2. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until bacon is at desired crispiness
raw bacon on a white cutting board with a knife on the side
Slice the bacon in half.
white cutting board with green beans being wrapped in bacon
Wrap the bacon around 4 green beans.
Bacon wrapped green beans in an air fryer basket
Place green beans in air fryer basket
Bacon wrapped green beans in an air fryer basket
Cook for 10-12 minutes

Substitutions

If you don't have green beans on hand, you can swap out the green beans for asparagus. Also, If you don't have regular bacon, you can use turkey bacon instead.

Serving Suggestions

I love pairing these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Green Beans with these Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Petite Sirloin Steaks or this Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon for a quick and easy dinner all prepared with your air fryer.

How to store

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How to reheat

Place leftovers on a microwave-safe plate, and heat for 1-2 minutes or until the desired temperature.

More Air Fryer Recipes To Try

Are looking for more Air Fryer recipes? Check out some of my favorites below.

  • Air Fryer Zoodles
  • Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
  • Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
  • Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Air fryer Bacon wrapped green beans on a white plate
Air fryer Bacon wrapped green beans on a white plate

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
Are you looking for a delicious party appetizer or a fancy side for dinner? Then you'll love making these Bacon Wrapped Green Beans in the Air Fryer. They're incredibly easy to make and clean up is a breeze!
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 14 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz bacon I used uncured bacon
  • 12 oz green beans
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Instructions
 

  • Slice the bacon in half. Wrap the bacon around 4 green beans. Place in the air fryer basket seam side down.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes at 360F or until bacon is at desired crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 379mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 412IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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