Air Fryer Sausage Balls: Quick, Easy, Delicious!

Sausage balls are a popular choice for air fryer enthusiasts. They're easy to make, and can be cooked from frozen or fresh. You can also reheat them in the air fryer, making them a convenient snack or meal option. Many people enjoy experimenting with different flavours of sausage meat, and you can even switch out the milk for water if you prefer.

How to make sausage balls in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook sausage balls in an air fryer. Here is a recipe for how to make them:

First, make your sausage mixture. You can use your favourite flavour of sausage meat, and you can switch milk for water if you prefer. Then, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out individual sausage balls. Roll them gently to round them out, then place them all in your prepared air fryer basket. It's ok if the sausage balls are touching each other, but make sure not to stack them on top of each other in layers or they won't cook evenly.

Cook for 10 minutes at 350F degrees. You don't need to preheat the air fryer first. Remove from the air fryer and enjoy! You can also freeze any leftover sausage balls and reheat them in the air fryer or the oven.

How to reheat sausage balls in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook sausage balls in an air fryer. To reheat them, turn your air fryer to 350 F and place the leftover sausage balls in the basket for about 10 minutes. You can also reheat them in the oven.

To cook sausage balls in an air fryer, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out individual sausage balls. Roll them gently to round them out, then place them all in your prepared air fryer basket. It is ok if they are touching one another, just make sure not to stack them on top of each other in layers or they won’t cook evenly. Cook for 10 minutes at 350F degrees (you do not need to preheat the air fryer first).

You can also make the sausage balls ahead of time and freeze them for another day. Make your sausage mixture and freeze it as is in a flattened Ziploc bag. You can also form the balls and freeze them uncooked on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once frozen, place the uncooked balls into an airtight container or freezer bag until you want to cook them. You can then thaw them to air fry or air fry them from frozen.

How to make sausage balls ahead of time and freeze them

Yes, you can make sausage balls ahead of time and freeze them for another day. Here's how:

First, make your sausage mixture. Then, use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out individual sausage balls. Roll them gently to round them out. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze them. Once they are frozen, transfer the uncooked balls to an airtight container or freezer bag.

When you're ready to cook them, you can either thaw them first or put them straight into the air fryer from frozen. Place the balls in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren't stacked on top of each other. Cook for 10 minutes at 350F.

How to make spicy sausage balls in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook sausage balls in an air fryer. Here's a recipe for spicy sausage balls:

Ingredients:

• Sausage meat
• Spices of your choice
• Milk or water

Instructions:

• Mix the sausage meat with your chosen spices and milk or water.
• Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out individual sausage balls.
• Roll them gently to round them out, then place them in the air fryer basket. It's ok if they're touching, but don't stack them.
• Cook for 10 minutes at 350F. You don't need to preheat the air fryer.
• Remove from the air fryer and enjoy!

You can make these ahead of time and freeze them for another day. Simply place the uncooked balls in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you're ready to cook them, you can air fry them from frozen or thaw them first. To reheat, place them back in the air fryer at 350F for about 10 minutes, or reheat in the oven.

How to make sausage balls in an air fryer without preheating it

Yes, you can cook sausage balls in an air fryer. Here's how to make them without preheating the air fryer:

First, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out individual sausage balls. Roll them gently to round them out, then place them all in your prepared air fryer basket. It's fine if the sausage balls are touching, but don't stack them on top of each other or they won't cook evenly.

Cook the sausage balls for 10 minutes at 350F. You don't need to preheat the air fryer first. When they're done, remove them from the air fryer and enjoy!

You can switch up the sausage to your favourite flavour. Spicy sausage is a popular choice. You can also use water instead of milk. If you have leftovers, you can reheat them in the air fryer at 350F for about 10 minutes.

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