Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers
Cowboy Butter Kielbasa and Potato Skewers are made with tender potatoes, sweet corn rounds, kielbasa, and zucchini, all skewered together and grilled (or air-fried) until perfectly cooked. Right off the heat, each skewer gets brushed with warm, garlicky cowboy butter for a rich, savory finish. They’re quick, fun, and perfect for summer dinners, cookouts, or game day snacks.
Servings: 11 skewers
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 5 ears of corn, husked and silks removed, then cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 ring (13.9 ounces) kielbasa, cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1-2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 recipe cowboy butter
- 11 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes, or metal skewers
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the potatoes and corn rounds to the boiling water to prevent splashing. Boil for 6-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender, then drain.
- Immediately transfer the potatoes and corn to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Let them cool completely, then drain again and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the potatoes, corn, kielbasa, and zucchini. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
- Thread the potatoes, corn, kielbasa, and zucchini onto the skewers, alternating as desired. Repeat the pattern 2 or 3 times per skewer, depending on skewer size. Leave a little space at each end of the skewer for easy handling. Set the assembled skewers aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Clean and lightly oil the grill grates. Place the skewers directly over the heat.
- Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes total, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the kielbasa has good grill marks and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred. (Move the skewers to indirect heat if any pieces begin to char too quickly.)
- While the skewers are cooking, heat the cowboy butter in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and warmed through. Stir well to combine.
- As soon as the skewers come off of the grill, brush the warm cowboy butter generously over them.
- Serve immediately with extra cowboy butter on the side for dipping.
Notes
*Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Working in batches as needed, place the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the kielbasa is heated through and the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
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As soon as the skewers come out of the air fryer, brush the warm cowboy butter generously over them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 292kcal