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Air Fryer Sausage Balls Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 20 sausage balls
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Give your appetizer game a boost with these Air Fryer Sausage Balls! They're simple to make and so delicious, no one will be able to resist. Plus, they're the perfect party food that everyone will love!
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild pork sausage
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1 bag
  • 1 cup Bisquick baking mix
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste

For the Sweet Chili Ketchup (Optional)

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

Instructions

  • Grease air fryer basket with olive oil spray and set aside.
    overhead view of ingredients for air fryer sausage balls.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix the sausage, cheddar cheese, bisquick, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes together. Make sure to mix gently so you don’t end up with tough sausage balls.
    1 pound mild pork sausage, 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup Bisquick baking mix, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    air fryer sausage ball meat in a white bowl.
  • Scoop out 1 tablespoon sized portions (about the size of a golf ball) and roll them into smooth balls.
  • Place as many balls as will fit into the air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd the basket.
    raw air fryer sausage balls in the basket of an air fryer.
  • Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, or until the sausage balls register 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
    cooked air fryer sausage balls in the basket of an air fryer.
  • If you need to cook the sausage balls in batches, they can be kept warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy these sausage balls warm or at room temperature.

For the Sweet Chili Ketchup

  • Mix the ketchup and sweet chili sauce together until combined. Serve with sausage balls.
    ½ cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

Notes

  • You can use any kind of sausage you like for these sausage balls. Try hot Italian, breakfast, chicken, or turkey sausage!
  • You can use any kind of cheese you like in place of the cheddar, such as white cheddar, pepper Jack, Colby, or Monterey Jack.
  • For gluten-free sausage balls, use gluten-free Bisquick baking mix.
  • You can omit the red pepper flakes if you'd like these sausage balls less spicy.
  • Do not overmix the sausage balls, as this will make them tough.
  • Use a standard 1 tablespoon to create equal-sized balls that cook more evenly.
  • Make sure to leave space between the sausage balls to let air circulate; otherwise, they may come out soggy. Air fry in batches if needed.
  • Nutritional information does not include the sweet chili ketchup.
Storage: Store air fryer sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sausage ball | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 0.5mg