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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles – Party Appetizer Recipe

Air fryer bacon wrapped green beans cook in neat bundles with browned, crisp bacon and tender beans. A quick butter-brown sugar glaze adds a sweet and savory finish to this party appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bundles
  • 1 lb green beans fresh, stem ends trimmed and beans patted dry
  • 8 bacon regular-cut, slices cut in half crosswise
For the glaze
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 5- to 6-quart air fryer

Method
 

Make the bundles
  1. Preheat a 5- to 6-quart air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Divide the green beans into 16 equal bundles.
  3. Wrap one half-slice of bacon around each bundle.
  4. Place each bundle seam-side down.
Make the glaze
  1. Melt the butter.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper until combined.
Air-fry the bundles
  1. Arrange the bundles seam-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches as needed.
  2. Air-fry for 10 minutes.
  3. Brush the bundles with the glaze.
  4. Air-fry for 2 to 5 minutes more, until the bacon is browned and crisp and the beans are tender.

Notes

Pat the green beans thoroughly dry to help the bacon crisp. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. Turkey bacon can be used as a dietary swap, though the texture may differ.