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Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon

April 22, 2020 by [email protected] 16 Comments

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Making fresh vegetables in the air fryer is an easy way to have a delicious side dish in less than 15 minutes. These air fryer green beans with bacon have 4 ingredients and are great with grilled chicken or beef.

Can you believe we are getting closer and closer to Spring? Well, technically it IS Spring but geesh, here we are at the end of April and it’s still snowing! So to pep myself up, I’m already making menus for barbecue season and fresh vegetable side dishes are on my mind.

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  • How to make air fryer green beans step-by-step
  • Tips & Variations
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Side shot of Green Beans and Bacon

The air fryer is the shining star of my kitchen so I really don’ think that it will be pushed out now that it’s grilling season – for example, cooking fresh vegetables in the air fryer to make side dishes.

I cannot accurately describe how delicious these green beans come out. No oil, very little seasoning but SO MUCH FLAVOR! The cherry tomatoes roast down and meld with the crispy bacon and come together in simple perfection.

Close up of Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon

Ingredients

To make fresh green beans in the air fryer you need-

  • Fresh green beans
  • Sweet cherry tomatoes
  • Sliced bacon
  • Black pepper

How to make air fryer green beans step-by-step

Start by washing and chopping the green beans in half. Add to the bottom of the air fryer basket.

Sprinkle the cut green beans with black pepper.

Slice the bacon into thin strips and place over the green beans in the air fryer basket.

Cut the cherry tomatoes lengthwise and place them on top of the green beans and bacon.

Green beans, tomatoes, and sliced bacon in an air fryer basket.

Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer and set it at 370 degrees for 7 minutes.

After 7 minutes take the basket out. Using tongs, flip the green beans and bacon around so that the bacon crisps evenly.

Tongs being used to turn green beans with bacon

Tips & Variations

  • This recipe works great with asparagus and Brussels sprouts too!
  • Swap out the smoked bacon for turkey bacon.
  • If you have a toaster oven-style air fryer, make sure to place the green beans and bacon in an even layer on the tray. (Check out this great post about how to air fry with a convection toaster oven.)

Want more warm weather dishes?

  • BBQ Baked Potatoes
  • Margarita Pie
  • Bull’s Eye Beer Cocktail

Add the green beans to a serving dish and here you are….

How to make Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy! 

side shot of fried green beans and bacon on a plate.

Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon

This recipe for air fryer green beans with bacon uses four ingredients and is ready in less than 15 minutes. The perfect side dish for grilled chicken or beef.
5 from 7 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • tongs

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound french green beans washed and cut in half
  • 3 slices bacon diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes cut into half lengthwise

Instructions

  • Wash and chop the green beans in half. Add to the bottom of the air fryer basket.
    1/2 pound french green beans
  • Sprinkle the cut green beans with black pepper.
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Slice the bacon into thin strips and place over the green beans in the air fryer basket.
    3 slices bacon
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes lengthwise, and place them on top of the green beans and bacon.
    1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer and set it at 370 degrees for 7 minutes.
  • After 7 minutes, take the basket out. Using tongs, flip the green beans and bacon around so that the bacon crisps evenly.
  • Put the basket back in and set it for another 7 minutes.
  • Take the basket out, place it in a serving dish, and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • I used French green beans for this recipe. Regular cut green beans will work too, but remember to trim the ends before cooking them.
  • Feel free to mix up the vegetables in this dish. Asparagus and Brussels sprouts would be great, but do know that they may take a little longer to cook, so adjust the cooking time as needed.
  • To store: add to a covered container and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer. Eat within 3 days.
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Last Updated on July 9, 2022 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Air Fryer Recipes, Mitten Meals

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Comments

  1. Kay

    April 27, 2020 at 9:07 am

    5 stars
    Perfect, I have just ordered myself an air fryer, I have pinned this recipe to try when it arrives.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      April 29, 2020 at 10:32 am

      You will love having an air fryer! I hope you enjoy the recipe.

      Reply
  2. Phenie

    April 30, 2020 at 12:17 am

    5 stars
    I’ve just bought an air fryer and have been making fried foods like fries, nuggets and potato wedges. Can’t wait to try some healthier options. Thanks.

    Reply
  3. Dannii

    May 1, 2020 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    We love green beans, and even better with bacon. Such a great idea to do them in the air fryer.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 1, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      The air fryer cooks them perfectly! Thank you, Danii.

      Reply
  4. Angela

    May 1, 2020 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    This is the perfect way to serve green beans! So much flavor and so easy to make, my kids gobbled them up! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 1, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Angela! Hope your family enjoys them.

      Reply
  5. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    May 1, 2020 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    I can’t believe you can make green beans in the air fryer. We have one and we have loved using it but I haven’t put green veggies in there yet. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 1, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      I hope you like them, Karen!

      Reply
  6. Ashley

    May 1, 2020 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to make this tonight!! I’ve got all the ingredients, and can’t wait to pair it with some chicken!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 1, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Perfect side dish with chicken! Thank you, Ashley.

      Reply
  7. [email protected]

    May 1, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    Yes, the air fryer uses little to no oil-it’s a perfect way to have ‘fried’ foods still.

    Reply
  8. David

    May 6, 2020 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    Great to get an idea for mixing up how I serve green beans! Another reason to get an air fryer.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 6, 2020 at 9:40 am

      Once you get one, you will use it all the time I promise you. Thanks so much, David!

      Reply
  9. Patrice Baker

    November 22, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    tried this today. they were awesome. i never snip the ends off my green beans, there is no reason to waste them or take the time to do so.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      November 22, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it, Patrice!

      Reply

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