These Bacon-Wrapped Kielbasa Bites are deliciously salty and sweet. Plus they’re the easiest, meatiest appetizer you can make conveniently in your air fryer. Seriously, they’re LOL easy with just 3 ingredients!
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This anytime appetizer is so good, you’ll want to it all year round but they’re especially delicious and convenient for gameday, tailgating, and parties.
By the way, are you a fan of meaty finger food? Check out our bacon wrapped jalapeno popper hot dog recipe. It is so good!
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Ingredients
All you’ll need is 3 common ingredients for this sweet and salty bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites recipe. I wouldn’t be surprised if you have all of them on hand.
- Kielbasa
- Bacon
- Brown Sugar
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
First, cut the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces.
Then, cut the bacon in half lengthwise. Then, cut each strip into thirds, as shown in the image above.
Next, wrap a cut piece of bacon around a slice of kielbasa and secure with a toothpick.
Finally, roll them with brown sugar and air fryer at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Variations
There are so many tasty ways to change this recipe. Below, we provide you with some ideas to get you started.
- Honey Mustard – Brush the bacon-wrapped sausage rounds with honey-mustard sauce.
- Sweet and Spicy Glaze – Brush them with a mixture of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of cayenne pepper before baking or grilling for a sweet and spicy flavor. Or, simply add some cayenne to the brown sugar before sprinkling on the sausage.
- Barbecue – Brush the sausage with your favorite barbecue sauce before baking or grilling for a smoky and tangy flavor. You can also sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar for caramelization.
Equipment
We made this recipe in our Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer.
Storage
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also make them days in advance and reheat them when you are ready to serve.
Top tip
Please be sure to put the bacon together with a toothpick to keep the bacon from unraveling.
FAQ
Certainly! You can prepare the bacon-wrapped kielbasa well ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Or, you can cook the bacon-wrapped kielbasa ahead of time, and reheat it before serving.
Because this bacon-wrapped kielbasa recipe is so rich, we recommend serving it with our favorite mustard sauce, or some other tangy sauce.
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Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa Bites
Equipment
- Toothpicks
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 14 Oz Kielbasa
- 6 Slices of Bacon Regular cut
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
- Start by cutting the kielbasa into ½ inch slices.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the bacon slices lengthwise down the middle. Then, cut each piece into thirds.
- Wrap each piece of sausage with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Roll the bacon-wrapped kielbasa in the brown sugar and completely coat it. Lay down the kielbasa pieces on the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece to allow the bacon to crisp. Cook for 7-9 minutes.
- Allow them to cool for 2 minutes before enjoying!
Notes
- If your bacon doesn’t wrap completely around the sausage, I recommend cutting them in half instead of thirds.
- Don’t use thick-cut bacon.
- Be generous with the brown sugar. This will help caramelize the bacon and add a delicious taste to the sausage.
- You may need to cook these in batches. You don’t want to crowd the air fryer.
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