Description
These easy and flavorful Mustard Hasselback Kielbasa Bites are perfect for quick snacks, packed with a tangy mustard glaze that enhances the smoky sausage flavor.
Ingredients
Sausage and Glaze Ingredients
- 1 lb Kielbasa or smoked sausage (Cut into bite size pieces)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (For tangy flavor)
- 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup (To round out the sharpness)
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar (Optional, helps caramelize the glaze)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar or pickle juice (Just a splash)
- to taste Black pepper
- to taste Salt (Use lightly as sausage is salty)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F if necessary.
- Slice the kielbasa into 1-1.5 inch chunks and make hasselback cuts using the chopstick trick.
- In a bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and a splash of vinegar to make the glaze.
- Toss the sausage pieces in the glaze making sure it gets into the slices.
- Arrange sausage pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cooking
- Air fry the sausage bites for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- If desired, brush on extra glaze at the end and allow to sit for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a non-air fryer method, bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping once. For a slow cooker variation, mix sausage and glaze and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American