Air Fryer BBQ Baked Beans Recipe

These air fryer BBQ baked beans are the perfect hearty side dish for any BBQ or cookout. They’re smoky, rich, and incredibly easy to make without heating up your entire kitchen.

Whether you’re using them as a side for burgers, ribs, or grilled chicken, these beans are sure to be a hit. And since you make them right in the air fryer, you free up your stove and oven for other dishes!

Table of Contents

• Ingredients & Supplies
• How to Make the Bacon
• Meat Options
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• BBQ Side Ideas
• Air Fryer Tips & Tricks

Ingredients and Supplies You’ll Need

Ingredients:

• Ground beef or ground turkey
• Bacon
• Onion, diced
• Mixed chili beans
• Pork and beans
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Honey or molasses
• Brown sugar
• Water

Supplies:

• Pan and skillet
• Knife and cutting board
• Large mixing bowl
• Silicone air fryer pot
• Cosori Pro II Air Fryer

How to Make the Bacon

Cook bacon in the air fryer or oven until crispy. It will soften once mixed with the beans, so crispy is best!

Type of Meat to Use

You can use ground beef, turkey, or chicken. Just be sure it’s fully browned before mixing into the beans.

How to Make Air Fryer BBQ Baked Beans

Step 1: Brown the Meat

Brown the ground meat with onions.

Step 2: Cook Bacon & Prep Beans

Cook bacon and chop. Rinse chili beans until water runs clear.

Step 3: Mix Everything Together

Combine meat, beans, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

Step 4: Transfer to Air Fryer

Spoon mixture into a silicone pot or oven-safe dish that fits in the air fryer.

Step 5: Cook the Beans

Air fry at 380°F for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Beans should be creamy and thickened.

BBQ Recipes to Serve With These Beans

• Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins
• Bacon Pineapple Shrimp
• Pineapple & Ham Kebabs
• Copycat Chick-Fil-A Tenders

Final Thoughts

These air fryer BBQ baked beans are rich, flavorful, and ridiculously easy. I double the recipe because my family devours it every time. Add it to your BBQ lineup—you won’t regret it!

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BBQ Baked Beans in the Air Fryer

Sweet and a little tangy, these BBQ Baked Beans will be the perfect side dish to serve at any meal this spring and summer!

5 / 5 ( 3 Reviews )

Print Rate

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Serves: 4

Adjust Servings: 4

US CustomaryMetric

Equipment

• Medium pan
• Skillet (for bacon if not using the air fryer)
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Colander
• Large mixing bowl
• Air fryer silicone pot
• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• ½ lb Ground beef
• ½ lb Bacon
• ½ Onion diced
• 1 can Mixed chili beans
• 1 can Pork and beans
• ⅙ cup Ketchup
• 2 tsp Mustard
• 1 tbsp Honey or molasses
• ⅓ cup Brown sugar
• ½ cup Water

Instructions

• Brown the ground beef or ground turkey with the onions. Cook the bacon, I personally think it tastes better when the bacon is leaning towards the crunchy side. (You can do this on stovetop or in the air fryer, whatever method you prefer).
• Chop the bacon into bite sized pieces.
• Drain and wash the mixed chili beans.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onions, bacon, and chili beans. Then stir in the can of pork and beans. Next, stir in the ketchup, mustard, molasses, brown sugar, and water, until everything is combined.
• Place the bean mixture in an air fryer silicone pot (or any air fryer safe dish that fits in the air fryer). I was able to put all the beans in the silicone pot, so I recommend this method so you don’t have to cook in batches.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes at 380 °F, stirring about every 5 minutes so that the beans cook evenly. Continue cooking until the beans are creamy and cooked to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Sodium: 1360mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 25g

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