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Air fryer lil smokie dipped in bbq sauce.

Air Fryer Little Smokies


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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 330 kcal
Whether for a snack, an appetizer, or a potluck, these Air Fryer Little Smokies will be everyone’s favorite dish! Perfectly crispy bacon is wrapped around a smoky sausage, smothered in a flavorful garlic BBQ sauce, and served warm. Sit back and watch them fly off the table!

EQUIPMENT

  • Air Fryer
  • Basting brush

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 14 oz Lit'l Smokies
  • 1/2 lb bacon, regular or thick-cut
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil and set aside.
  • Drain the sausages and pat dry to get rid of the excess liquid. Set aside.
  • Cut each bacon strip into thirds.
  • Wrap the Lit’l Smokies in bacon and place them in the air fryer basket with the ends of the bacon tucked underneath.
  • In a small bowl, mix together BBQ sauce and garlic powder, then use a pastry brush to coat each sausage.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 375°F or until the bacon reaches your desired crispiness.
  • Remove from the air fryer, brush with more BBQ sauce, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm, and enjoy!
  • FOR THE OVEN: Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Place the Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies covered in BBQ on a parchment lined 9X13 Baking Sheet and cook for 30-35 minutes or until bacon reaches your desired crispiness.

NOTES

  • You can secure the bacon with toothpicks, but be sure to soak them in water for 10-15 minutes before cooking to ensure the toothpicks don’t burn. 
  • Don’t let the smokies touch in the air fryer or the bacon will stick together. You may have to cook these in batches. 
  • These air fryer little smokies are great for large crowds! Cook them in the air fryer and keep them warm in a crock pot.
OVEN INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Place the Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies covered in BBQ on a parchment lined 9X13 Baking Sheet and cook for 30-35 minutes or until bacon reaches your desired crispiness.

NUTRITION

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1063mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Course Air Fryer, Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
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