Air Fryer Kielbasa (smoked sausage)

Air Fryer Kielbasa (Smoked Sausage) – 8 minute recipe for BEST juicy Kielbasa (Polish sausage). Quick, easy, delicious dinner or appetizer!

This simple Air Fryer Kielbasa recipe delivers crispy edges, smoky flavor, and tender, juicy kielbasa that the whole family will love.

Perfect for busy weeknights, game-day appetizers, or great way to an easy meal when you’re short on time.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE:

• Quick & Easy – Just 8 minutes of air frying!
• Minimal Ingredients – All you need is kielbasa and cooking spray or a brush of olive oil.
• Crispy Edges & Juicy Center – Thanks to air frying, you get the perfect texture every time.
• Versatile – Enjoy it with your favorite side dishes for a quick meal or as a game-day appetizer.
• My favorite way and the best way to make any kind of sausage.

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

• 16 ounces kielbasa
• cooking spray

EXPERT TIPS, SUBS AND ADDITIONS:

• Fresh and smoked – this recipe works with all kinds of sausage!
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary.
• Preheat the air fryer or the sausage may take longer to cook.
• Add diced bell peppers and onions​ to the same air fryer basket after cooking the sausage. It adds tons of flavor!

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER KIELBASA:

Preheat the air fryer to 400° and lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Slice the sausage into thick slices or large chunks.

 Place kielbasa in the air fryer basket in a mostly single layer.

Air fry kielbasa for 6-8 minutes pausing to shake the basket halfway through (or use tongs to turn). 

Note: Cooking time will vary slightly. It’s finished finished cooking when they’re browned to your preference with lightly crisp edges.

Remove cooked kielbasa slices from the air fryer. Serve and enjoy.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER KIELBASA:

Kiepairs lbasa well with so many delicious sides! Try it with:

• Dill Pickle Soup
• Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potato Fries
• Fresh Green Beans
• Deviled Egg Potato Salad
• Polish Potato Pancakes
• Favorite dipping sauce: BBQ sauce, yellow mustard (or mustard + horseradish combination), ketchup, whole grain spicy mustard

HOW TO SAFELY STORE AND REHEAT LEFTOVERS:

Cool completely then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave.

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Tried this easy Air Fryer Kielbasa Recipe?

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