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Maple BBQ Hasselback Kielbasa Bites

Maple BBQ Hasselback Bites are a delicious and flavorful appetizer made with bite-sized sections of smoked sausage cut in a Hasselback style, and coated in a sweet and tangy maple barbecue sauce. Then, they are cooked in an air fryer for a slight char, infusing the barbecue sauce into each bite. Seriously, we could not get enough of these! And, oven instructions are also included!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Maple BBQ Hasselback Kielbasa Bites
Servings: 40 kielbasa bites
Calories: 66kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 2 rings (13.9 ounces each) kielbasa
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup (79 g) maple syrup
  • parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Slice the kielbasa into ¼-inch slices (about ⅔ of the way down), but not all the way through. If needed, place the kielbasa between two chopsticks and skewers. (These will prevent you from cutting through the kielbasa completely.) Using a sharp knife, in a downward motion, stopping at the chopsticks.
  • Slice the sausage crosswise into 1-inch bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 rings per piece) for a total of about 20 bites per ring, or 40 for both rings. Place into a large bowl.
  • To a small bowl, add the barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
  • Pour ½ cup of the sauce mixture over the kielbasa and toss to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for after cooking.
  • Arrange the kielbasa bites in a single layer of the basket of your air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.
  • Air fry* at 400°F for 7-9 minutes, or until browned, shaking the basket of the air fryer halfway through cooking.
  • Remove the bites from the air fryer and place them onto a large platter or baking sheet. Pour or brush about ¼ cup of the reserved maple barbeque sauce over top, tossing to coat.
  • Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve warm with the remaining maple barbecue sauce.

Notes

*Oven Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the kielbasa as instructed and place them onto the lined baking sheet.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of the maple barbecue sauce over the tops of the kielbasa bites.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until browned.
  5. Remove from the oven. Toss the bites with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, reserving the rest for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kielbasa bite | Calories: 66kcal