Air Fryer Little Smokies: Quick, Easy, And Delicious

Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies are a fun and easy snack to make. They are perfect for game day or just because! This recipe uses Lit'l Smokies sausages, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. The smokies are cooked in the air fryer and then coated in a delicious, sticky sauce. They can be served as finger food with toothpicks, or as part of a main meal.

How long to cook little smokies in an air fryer

To cook little smokies in an air fryer, you should first place them in the air fryer basket in an even layer. Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 5-8 minutes, shaking or flipping the sausages halfway through.

Once the time is up, remove the basket and brush the little smokies with BBQ sauce. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top and return to the air fryer for another 2-5 minutes to caramelise the sugar.

The cooking time will depend on the power output or wattage of your air fryer, and how crispy you like your little smokies.

How to make BBQ little smokies in an air fryer

Little smokies are a fun and easy snack to make in your air fryer. They're perfect for a party or just snacking at home. Here's how to make them:

First, spray your air fryer tray with cooking spray. Then, add your little smokies to the tray in an even layer. You can use any brand of little smokies sausages, but Lit'l Smokies are a popular choice. Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 5-8 minutes, shaking or flipping the sausages halfway through.

Once the sausages are cooked, it's time to add the sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, combine BBQ sauce and brown sugar. You can also add any additional seasonings you like. Toss the cooked sausages in the sauce until they're fully coated. Return the coated sausages to the air fryer and cook for an additional 2-5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Finally, remove the sausages from the air fryer and serve immediately. You can stick a toothpick in each sausage for convenience if serving as finger food. Enjoy your delicious and crispy little smokies!

How to make bacon-wrapped little smokies in an air fryer

Firstly, cut thin-cut slices of bacon in half and wrap each cocktail wiener with a half piece of bacon. Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and place the little smokies in the basket in an even layer. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip or shake the sausages. Brush the BBQ sauce over them and then sprinkle brown sugar over the top. Cook for another 3-5 minutes so the sugar can caramelize. Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with toothpicks.

If you want crispier bacon, you can set the air fryer to 390°F and cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

How to make pigs in a blanket with little smokies in an air fryer

To make pigs in a blanket with little smokies in an air fryer, start by slicing crescent rolls into strips with a pizza cutter. Wrap each little smokie in a strip of dough to make pigs in a blanket. Spray your air fryer tray with cooking spray and place the wrapped smokies inside. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes, shaking or flipping the sausages halfway through.

Brush the sausages with BBQ sauce and sprinkle brown sugar on top. Air fry for another 2-5 minutes to caramelize the sugar. Remove the sausages from the air fryer and serve with toothpicks.

How to baste little smokies in an air fryer

To baste little smokies in an air fryer, first place the sausages in the air fryer basket in an even layer. Set the air fryer to 380°F and cook for 4 minutes. Open the air fryer, shake the sausages and baste them with sauce. Cook for another 4 minutes. You can also wrap the sausages in bacon and baste with sauce before air frying.

If you want to cook little smokies in BBQ sauce, place the sausages in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Toss or flip the sausages halfway through. Brush the BBQ sauce over the sausages and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook for another 2-5 minutes to caramelise the sugar. Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.

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