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Air fryer lil smokie dipped in bbq sauce.

Air Fryer Little Smokies

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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Air Fryer, Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil and set aside.
  2. Drain the sausages and pat dry to get rid of the excess liquid. Set aside.
  3. Cut each bacon strip into thirds.
  4. Wrap the Lit’l Smokies in bacon and place them in the air fryer basket with the ends of the bacon tucked underneath.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together BBQ sauce and garlic powder, then use a pastry brush to coat each sausage.
  6. Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 375°F or until the bacon reaches your desired crispiness.
  7. Remove from the air fryer, brush with more BBQ sauce, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm, and enjoy!
  8. 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.