Air Fried Green Beans | Air Fryer Green Beans and Bacon Recipe

I'm sure that as soon as you read that word "bacon" in this Air Fried Green Beans recipe, you got just as excited as I did. Bacon is such a tasty ingredient to add to many recipes like these Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon.

Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon | Air Fryer Recipe

I love my veggies however, it's nice to mix things up and add new flavors. These Air Fryer Green Beans and Bacon are still a healthier dish without having to go all out with a ton of extra ingredients.

You may have seen my recipe for the Instant Pot version of this dish. I'm a gadget geek, so I like to figure out recipes using other gadgets to make my favorite recipes, so if one appliance is being used I can always use another one.

I can't decide which version of these Green Beans with Bacon I like better!

Why Are These Bacon Green Beans So Good?

• Fast. Done in under 30 minutes in your air fryer.
• Easy. No prep work for this recipe. Just grab frozen green beans and bacon when it's time to eat.
• Low Carb. Only 4 net carbs per serving.
• Tasty. There's bacon. Do I really need to say more?

These Air Fried Green Beans with Bacon are at the top of my list because they're so easy and quick to make.

Can You Make Frozen Green Beans In The Air Fryer?

Yes, you can. In fact, I used frozen green beans in this recipe. I like recipes that require almost no planning. Frozen green beans and bacon--zero planning but great taste.

I find the air fryer does a great job of defrosting the beans as you go, and I do think they actually taste better, and moister than fresh green beans in an air fryer.

The fresh ones can sometimes taste a little dry to me after they've been air fried. But the moisture content in frozen ones seems to do a wonderful, steaming/cooking job that I just love.

Ingredients You'll Need

• Frozen Cut Green Beans- You can use any variety of green beans for this recipe.
• Bacon- I like to dice my bacon into small chunks so they crisp up more.
• Water- This helps the frozen green beans cook through in a shorter amount of time.
• Kosher Salt- You'll need just a pinch or two. The bacon gives a salty flavor to the green beans.
• Ground Black Pepper- This adds just a touch of spice and flavor to the air fryer green beans.

How To Make Green Beans With Bacon

1. Place the frozen green beans, onion, bacon, and water in a 6 x 3-inch heatproof pan.
2. Place the pan in the air fryer basket for 15 minutes. 
3. Raise the air fryer temperature to 400°F for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the air fryer and cover the pan.
5. Let it rest for 5 minutes and serve. 

Tips and Tricks for Making Air Fryer Green Beans

• I find that frozen vegetables often cook up better in an air fryer if you're looking for moist, tender beans.
• If you want crispy beans, you should start with fresh beans rather than frozen ones.
• You can also substitute cooked sausage for the bacon.
• If you use lean chicken sausage, then you may have to spray the beans with a little oil to get the best "air fried" texture from them.

I enjoy using the fattier pieces of the bacon for this Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon dish.

All that flavor seeps out and soaks into the green beans making the entire dish full of the perfect flavor. All this talk of delicious side dishes makes me want to go make it right now.

How Long Do They Last?

For the best results, try to enjoy these air fried green beans within 4-5 days of preparing them. The longer they sit in the refrigerator, the softer the texture will become. Make sure you store them in an air-tight container to lock in the moisture.

Want More Air Fryer Recipes?

• Cheesy Potatoes
• Keto Chicken Tenders
• Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
• Taco Meatballs
• Sesame Ginger Broccoli
• Fruit Hand Pies
• Roasted Green Beans

I have no doubt you'll love this keto air fryer recipe as much as I have. 

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