Air-Fried Stuffing: Quick, Easy, And Delicious!

Cooking stuffing in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a tasty side dish. You can cook stuffing balls or a mixture of stuffing, vegetables, and sausage. The air fryer temperature should be set to between 320 and 356 degrees Fahrenheit, and the cooking time is usually between 5 and 10 minutes. You can add butter to the stuffing mixture, and grease the air fryer basket or use greaseproof paper to prevent the stuffing from sticking.

How to prepare the stuffing mix

To prepare the stuffing mix, you will need to grease a baking dish and evenly transfer the stuffing mix over. Cover with aluminium foil and cook for 15 minutes in the air fryer. Remove the foil and continue baking until crisp. You can also add a sheet of greaseproof paper or baking parchment to the air fryer to prevent the stuffing from sticking.

Divide the stuffing mixture into 12 balls and add them to the air fryer. Bake at 180ºC / 356ºF for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Turn the stuffing balls over halfway through.

You can also place the stuffing in an air fryer basket and air fry at 320ºF for 8-10 minutes. Stir the stuffing halfway through cooking. The stuffing will be golden brown on top when done.

To prepare the stuffing mix, you can also start by adding hot water, butter, and stuffing mix to a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Then spray an air fryer-safe pan with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil, and pour the stuffing into the prepared pan.

How to cook the stuffing balls

How to cook stuffing balls in an air fryer

Ingredients

• Stuffing mix
• Sausage
• Onion
• Celery
• Herbs and spices
• Bread cubes
• Broth
• Eggs
• Butter
• Olive oil or non-stick cooking spray

Method

• Cook the sausage until it browns.
• Cook the onion and celery until soft.
• Add the herbs and spices.
• Bake the bread cubes in the oven until they are dry.
• Combine the bread cubes with the vegetables and sausage and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, add the broth, melted butter, and eggs. Then pour over the mixture.
• Grease a baking dish and evenly transfer the stuffing mix over.
• Cover with aluminium foil and cook for 15 minutes in the air fryer.
• Remove the foil and continue baking until crisp.
• Let the stuffing cool before serving.
• Divide the mixture into 12 balls.
• Add a sheet of greaseproof paper/baking parchment to the air fryer.
• Place the stuffing balls in the air fryer and bake at 180ºC / 356ºF for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
• Turn the stuffing balls over halfway through.
• Season with salt and black pepper as desired.

How to cook the stuffing in an air fryer safe dish

To cook stuffing in an air fryer safe dish, start by greasing a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. You can also use greaseproof paper or baking parchment. Transfer the stuffing mix to the dish, cover with aluminium foil, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking until crisp. You can also add butter to the stuffing before cooking.

If you're making stuffing balls, divide the mixture into 12 balls and add them to the air fryer. Cook at 180ºC / 356ºF for 8-10 minutes, turning them over halfway through. If you're cooking from frozen, add an extra 3-5 minutes.

If you're cooking loose stuffing, place it in the air fryer basket and cook at 320ºF for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

How to cook the stuffing in an air fryer basket

Cooking stuffing in an air fryer basket is a quick and easy way to make a tasty side dish. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

First, prepare your stuffing mixture. You can make your own by combining cooked sausage, onion, celery, herbs, spices, and bread cubes with broth, melted butter, half and half, and eggs. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought stuffing mix and follow the package instructions.

Next, grease your air fryer basket or a baking dish that fits inside your air fryer. You can use non-stick cooking spray, olive oil, or line the basket with greaseproof paper or baking parchment. This step is important to prevent the sticky stuffing from adhering to the basket.

Now it's time to add the stuffing. If you're using a homemade mixture, shape it into 12 balls and place them in the air fryer basket. For a store-bought mix, simply transfer the stuffing evenly into the greased basket or baking dish.

Set your air fryer to 320 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the stuffing for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir or turn the stuffing halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. If you're using a baking dish, you may need to cover it with aluminium foil for the first 15 minutes of cooking, then remove the foil and continue baking until the stuffing is crisp.

Finally, let the stuffing cool slightly before serving. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and enjoy!

How to season the stuffing

Seasoning your stuffing is an important step in the cooking process. You can season your stuffing with salt and black pepper, to taste. Some recipes suggest kosher salt.

You can also add herbs and spices to your stuffing. To do this, first cook your sausage until it browns. Then, cook your onion and celery until they are soft, and add your herbs and spices. You can also add chopped onions and celery to your stuffing for extra flavour.

If you want to add extra seasoning to your stuffing, you can add two pats of butter to the filling before placing it in the air fryer. You can also add melted butter to your stuffing mixture.

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