Air Fryer Kielbasa Bites (Polish Sausage Bites)
A simple party appetizer or light dinner idea, these air fryer kielbasa bites come together in less than 30 minutes. Polish sausage and a few simple spices are all you need to make this easy air fryer recipe.
We love these air fryer kielbasa bites for summer parties and light dinners because they're super simple, flavorful, and there's no need to turn on the oven or stove.
The air fryer does all of the work for you without heating up the kitchen.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients & Notes
- Kielbasa (Polish sausage) - fully cooked, precooked. For keto diets, go with low-carb kielbasa
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Seasonings - garlic powder, onion powder, pepper
- Garnish - parsley (optional)
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Air Fryer Kielbasa Bites
See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Slice the kielbasa into ½-inch thick pieces.
In a medium bowl, toss the kielbasa slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Place the sliced kielbasa in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they're not overcrowded to allow for even cooking.
Air fry the kielbasa for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking. The sausage should be heated through and crispy on the edges.
Tips
- This recipe uses precooked kielbasa.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer! When you're cooking the Polish sausage bites in the air fryer, arrange them so that they are in a single layer. This will help even out the cooking process.
- Always preheat the air fryer. If you don't, they will take longer to cook.
- Swap out the oil or seasonings for any of your favorites. Avocado oil has a high smoke point making it perfect for your air fryer foods.
- Don't feel like slicing the sausage? Just place the full sausage in the air fryer, poke some holes in it to help release the juice, and cook. A few extra minutes may be needed.
- Instead of using Kielbasa, used smoked sausage for a tasty alternative.
- If you choose a low-carb kielbasa, this recipe is keto-friendly, low carb, gluten-free, and high protein.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Kielbasa Bites
If you're serving these air fryer Polish sausage bites as an appetizer, add a dipping sauce for guests to enjoy with them. Mustard, ketchup, and BBQ sauce dips are easy and tasty.
For dinner, pair the sausage bites with a side of veggies or even a salad. Sauerkraut, dinner rolls, and potatoes are also a great option.
Storing & Reheating
- Store: Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: You can reheat the kielbasa in
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Air Fryer Kielbasa Bites (Polish Sausage Bites)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound precooked kielbasa (Polish sausage)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Slice the kielbasa into ½-inch thick pieces.
- In a medium bowl, toss the kielbasa slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Place the sliced kielbasa in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they're not overcrowded to allow for even cooking.
- Air fry the kielbasa for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking. The sausage should be heated through and crispy on the edges.
Notes
- This recipe uses precooked kielbasa.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer! When you're cooking the Polish sausage bites in the air fryer, arrange them so that they are in a single layer. This will help even out the cooking process.
- Always preheat the air fryer. If you don't, they will take longer to cook.
- Swap out the oil or seasonings for any of your favorites. Avocado oil has a high smoke point making it perfect for your air fryer foods.
- Don't feel like slicing the sausage? Just place the full sausage in the air fryer, poke some holes in it to help release the juice, and cook. A few extra minutes may be needed.
- Instead of using Kielbasa, used smoked sausage for a tasty alternative.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculation are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
