Description
These Maple BBQ Hasselback Kielbasa Bites combine sweet maple syrup, smoky BBQ sauce, and tangy Dijon mustard for the ultimate flavor-packed bite. Each sausage slice caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer or oven, giving you tender, sticky, and slightly crispy edges. Perfect for cozy dinners, festive gatherings, or game day spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) kielbasa or smoked sausage ring
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Kansas City-style barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
- Optional: chili flakes or cayenne pepper for spice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F or oven to 400°F.
- Place kielbasa between two chopsticks or wooden spoons and make thin Hasselback cuts without slicing all the way through.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and olive oil to create a glaze.
- Brush the glaze generously over the sausage, making sure it seeps into every slice.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes or bake for 18–20 minutes, brushing halfway with more glaze.
- Cook until the kielbasa is golden, caramelized, and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Cool slightly before serving to allow the glaze to set, then garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
For a delicious variation, use turkey or beef sausage. Honey or brown sugar can substitute for maple syrup. Serve with sides like Cheesy Ranch Potatoes with Smoked Sausage or Garlic Butter Mushrooms. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fried / Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg