Description
Deliciously tangy and savory Mustard Hasselback Kielbasa Bites featuring sliced kielbasa infused with a flavorful mustard sauce and air-fried to a perfect golden brown. Served with a creamy mayonnaise-based dipping sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, this appetizer is quick, easy, and perfect for parties or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Kielbasa Bites
- 2 rings (13.9 ounces each) Kielbasa
Mustard Sauce
- ¼ cup (62 g) coarse ground Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dipping Sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Slice Kielbasa: Slice the Kielbasa into ¼-inch slices but do not cut all the way through by placing it between two chopsticks or skewers which act as stops. Slice downward carefully stopping at the chopsticks to create hasselback-style cuts.
- Prepare Bites: Slice the sausage crosswise into 1-inch bite-sized pieces (about 3 rings per piece), yielding about 20 bites per ring, or 40 bites total. Place these bite pieces into a large bowl or onto a baking sheet.
- Make Mustard Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Divide this mixture evenly into two separate bowls.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: To the first bowl of mustard mixture, add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate this dipping sauce while you prepare the bites.
- Coat Kielbasa Bites: Pour or brush about half of the second bowl of mustard sauce over the Kielbasa bites, making sure to work the sauce into the hasselback cuts. Reserve the remaining sauce for after cooking.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated Kielbasa bites in a single layer inside the basket of your air fryer. Depending on size, cook in batches as needed.
- Air Fry: Air fry the bites at 400°F for 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the cooked bites and arrange them on a large platter. Brush or pour the reserved mustard sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm alongside the refrigerated mayonnaise dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Oven Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Prepare and arrange the Kielbasa bites as instructed. Brush with mustard sauce and bake for 20 minutes or until browned. Serve with dipping sauce.
- Use chopsticks or skewers as a cutting guide to avoid slicing completely through the kielbasa, creating perfect hasselback cuts.
- Make sure to shake the air fryer basket halfway to promote even cooking and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
