Air Fryer Green Beans And Bacon Recipe

Air fryer green beans and bacon are a simple alternative to green bean casserole on your Thanksgiving table. Only four ingredients, and ready in less than 20 minutes!

You’ll love the combinations of textures and flavors that air fryer green beans and bacon bring to the table. Smoky, crispy bacon pairs wonderfully with juicy, crunchy green beans for a side that will have your guests coming back for seconds and thirds!

You can add a little cajun spice to your green beans with bacon in air fryer to highlight the smoky taste of bacon, and a squeeze of lemon adds zest. Those are the only flavorings you’ll need; everything else comes from the natural flavors in the bacon and green beans. 

As well as being downright delicious, fresh green beans with bacon are a great source of Vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system. It’s hard to avoid those holiday coughs and colds, but eating well certainly won’t hurt!

Ingredients you’ll need to make green beans with bacon

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Fresh green beans (rinsed and trimmed): When choosing your beans, be sure to choose ones that are bright green colored and that don’t have any blemishes. They should also be inflexible, as bendy beans may not be fresh.

Thick-cut bacon (chopped): Look for bacon without too much fat, and ensure the flesh is red-colored. If the bacon has turned brown, gray, or green, it’s not fresh.

Creole seasoning (optional): Adding creole seasoning to your green beans with bacon adds a smoky and slightly spicy taste. If you don’t have any, you can combine paprika, salt, onion powder, oregano, thyme, basil, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create your own.

Lemon juice: Lemon juice adds a tangy zest to your beans! Either squeeze it from a lemon or buy it in a bottle.

Tools used to make the recipe

• Large bowl
• Air fryer

How do you make fresh green beans and bacon in air fryer?

You can make this for thanksgiving green beans with bacon super easy in the air fryer just follow the steps below.

First, in a large bowl, add the green beans, bacon, and seasoning if using; toss to coat.

Next, arrange the green beans and bacon in the air fryer basket and cook to 370ºF for 15 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally.

Finally, remove from the basket, add lemon juice and serve. Enjoy!

Recipe tips

• Double or triple the recipe if making this as part of a thanksgiving side dish. It may need a lower cooking time if your air fryer is big enough or make a couple of batches if the model you have is smaller. 
• Ensure to shake the basket or stir the green beans occasionally.
• Thick bacon is recommended because it requires longer cooking times than thin bacon; keep that in mind if using thin bacon.
• You don’t need to peel your green beans, simply wash them and cut off the chewy end parts, and they’re ready to go! To trim the ends, line up the beans so the ends are parallel and cut with a sharp knife. Then, repeat for the other end.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. 

How long to cook green beans and bacon in an air fryer?

You will need to cook green beans and bacon in air fryer for around 15 minutes at 370°F. The cooking time will vary depending on the air fryer model you use.

When the bacon flesh has changed color, the fat is crispy, and the beans are tender, you can serve them.

What to serve with green beans and bacon for dinner?

• Air fryer turkey tenderloin
• Air fryer baby carrots
• Roasted butternut squash in the air fryer
• Air fryer baby potatoes
• Air Fryer New York Strip Steak
• Blackened Salmon in Air Fryer

How to store and reheat green beans and bacon?

Store your leftover green beans and bacon in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and in the freezer for 2-3 months. To store, seal your leftovers in an airtight container and move them to the fridge or freezer within 2 hours of cooking, preventing bacterial growth.

The best way to reheat bacon and green beans is in the air fryer; this way, it will stay nice and crispy! Preheat the air fryer to 380°F and put the leftovers in the basket. Heat for 3-4 minutes or until the bacon is hot through. If you are heating from frozen, you will need to increase the time.

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
• Air Fryer Green Beans
• Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin Bacon Wrapped

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