Air Fryer Kielbasa (Polish Sausage)
This air fryer kielbasa is sweet, savory, crispy, and juicy, and it’s made in just 10 minutes! Make it for a game-day appetizer, to celebrate Oktoberfest, or for any weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage
- 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Toss the kielbasa with the oil, turning to coat each piece fully.
- Add the kielbasa and spread into a single layer as best you can. It’s okay if the pieces overlap a little.
- Cook in the air fryer for 9-10 minutes, stopping halfway to shake the basket or use a silicone spatula to flip the pieces.
- Near the end of cooking time, open the basket to check on the kielbasa slices. Once they’re hot and caramelized as much as you like them, carefully transfer them to a plate and serve.
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Notes
- Add 1-2 minutes for extra crispy pieces, or subtract 1-2 minutes for juicier pieces.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer! Work in batches if necessary.
- Always preheat the air fryer! If you don't preheat it, it will take longer for the kielbasas to get caramelized, which will make the sausage dry.
- To air fry the kielbasa whole (without slicing it first): Follow the same instructions to cook the kielbasa, but poke a few holes in the kielbasa with a fork before cooking to keep it from bursting. After it's cooked, allow the sausage to cool slightly before slicing.
- This recipe is for fully-cooked kielbasa. Check the label to make sure yours is pre-cooked.
- Serve with grainy mustard and sauerkraut on rolls or with potatoes
Nutrition
Serving: 3.5ounces | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 235mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
