These Bacon-Wrapped Kielbasa Bites are deliciously salty and sweet. Plus they’re the easiest, meatiest appetizer you can make conveniently in your air fryer. Seriously, they’re LOL easy with just 3 ingredients!
This anytime appetizer is so good, you’ll want to it all year round but they’re especially delicious and convenient for gameday, tailgating, and parties.
By the way, are you a fan of meaty finger food? Check out our bacon wrapped jalapeno popper hot dog recipe. It is so good!
INGREDIENTS
All you’ll need is 3 common ingredients for this sweet and salty bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites recipe. I wouldn’t be surprised if you have all of them on hand.
- Kielbasa
- Bacon
- Brown Sugar
See the recipe card for quantities.
INSTRUCTIONS
First, cut the kielbasa into 1/2 inch pieces.
Then, cut the bacon in half lengthwise. Then, cut each strip into thirds, as shown in the image above.
Next, wrap a cut piece of bacon around a slice of kielbasa and secure with a toothpick.
Finally, roll them with brown sugar and air fryer at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
VARIATIONS
There are so many tasty ways to change this recipe. Below, we provide you with some ideas to get you started.
- Honey Mustard – Brush the bacon-wrapped sausage rounds with honey-mustard sauce.
- Sweet and Spicy Glaze – Brush them with a mixture of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of cayenne pepper before baking or grilling for a sweet and spicy flavor. Or, simply add some cayenne to the brown sugar before sprinkling on the sausage.
- Barbecue – Brush the sausage with your favorite barbecue sauce before baking or grilling for a smoky and tangy flavor. You can also sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar for caramelization.
EQUIPMENT
We made this recipe in our Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer.
STORAGE
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also make them days in advance and reheat them when you are ready to serve.
TOP TIP
Please be sure to put the bacon together with a toothpick to keep the bacon from unraveling.
FAQ
Can I make bacon-wrapped kielbasa ahead of time?
Certainly! You can prepare the bacon-wrapped kielbasa well ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Or, you can cook the bacon-wrapped kielbasa ahead of time, and reheat it before serving.
What are some serving suggestions?
Because this bacon-wrapped kielbasa recipe is so rich, we recommend serving it with our favorite mustard sauce, or some other tangy sauce.