Description
Mustard Hasselback Kielbasa Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines savory kielbasa with a zesty mustard glaze, bringing together bold flavors in every bite. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these bites are visually appealing and incredibly easy to prepare. Cooked to crispy perfection in an air fryer, they offer a delightful contrast of textures that everyone will love. Serve them warm alongside a creamy dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 rings (13.9 ounces each) kielbasa
- ¼ cup course ground Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (for dipping)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the kielbasa into ¼-inch pieces without cutting all the way through, using chopsticks or skewers to hold the sausage together.
- Cut the kielbasa crosswise into 1-inch pieces to create about 20 bites per ring.
- In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; divide this mixture into two bowls.
- Stir mayonnaise into one bowl of the mustard mixture for dipping sauce and refrigerate.
- Pour half of the remaining mustard sauce over the sliced kielbasa, ensuring it seeps into each cut.
- Place kielbasa bites in the air fryer in a single layer and air fry at 400°F for 7-9 minutes until browned.
- Brush remaining mustard mixture over cooked bites and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg