Air Fryer Sausage Balls: Frozen To Crispy

Air fryer sausage balls are a quick and easy meal to make, especially if you're using frozen sausage balls. You can use any kind of sausage you like, from hot Italian to chicken or turkey sausage, and you can even make them gluten-free by using gluten-free Bisquick baking mix. To cook frozen sausage balls in an air fryer, simply place them in the air fryer basket, making sure they're not stacked on top of each other, and cook for 6-10 minutes at 350F. You can also reheat leftover sausage balls in the air fryer by placing them back in the basket at 350F for about 10 minutes.

Rolling the sausage balls

To roll the sausage balls, use a standard 1 tablespoon to create equal-sized balls that cook more evenly. Roll them gently to round them out and place them into the air fryer basket. It is okay if they are touching one another, but do not stack them. You can use any kind of sausage you like for these sausage balls, such as hot Italian, breakfast, chicken, or turkey sausage. You can also 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.

Air fryer temperature

To cook frozen sausage balls in an air fryer, you should set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the frozen sausage balls in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, or 10 minutes if they are leftover. Shake the basket every 5 minutes and extend the cooking time as needed until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Air fryer cooking time

If you're cooking frozen sausage balls in an air fryer, you don't need to preheat the air fryer first. Place the frozen sausage balls in the air fryer basket, ensuring they're not stacked on top of each other. Air fry at 350F for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes and extending the cooking time as needed until the internal temperature reaches 165F. You can add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time if the sausage balls are not fully cooked after the initial cooking time.

If you're cooking fresh sausage balls, preheat the air fryer to 400F. Place the sausage balls in the air fryer basket and cook at 350F for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.

If you're reheating cooked sausage balls, place them in the air fryer basket and heat at 350F for 10 minutes.

Air fryer basket

To cook frozen sausage balls in an air fryer, first, place them in the air fryer basket. It is fine if they are touching but do not stack them. Preheat the air fryer to 350F and cook for 6-8 minutes. Shake the basket every 5 minutes and extend the cooking time as needed until the internal temperature reaches 165F. You can also cook frozen sausage balls in the oven. Place them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes.

Freezing the sausage balls

To freeze sausage balls, arrange uncooked sausage balls on a baking sheet and freeze for one hour. Then, transfer the sausage balls to a freezer-safe zip-top bag and freeze for up to three months.

You can also make the sausage mixture and freeze it as is in a flattened Ziploc bag. When you're ready to cook the sausage balls, you can air fry them directly from frozen, adding one to two minutes to the final air fry or reheating time. Shake the fry basket every five minutes and extend the baking time as needed (usually just a few extra minutes) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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