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Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies are little sausages that are fun to make for appetizers. These are perfect for snacking during the big game, or just because! Made with Lit’l smokies sausages, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce – all done in just minutes!
Why I Love These
I love a good Air Fryer Appetizer and these BBQ sausages are one of my favorites. Made with just a handful of ingredients and in just a few minutes! These Lit’l Smokies are perfect for game day, backyard barbecues, and family get-togethers.
If you like these, you might also like these Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket. They’re another favorite quick and easy appetizer that disappears fast.
This dish is also one of our favorite 4th of July recipes to make.
They’re so delicious and easy to make. If you’re looking for something quick and easy, this will definitely “fit the bill” so to speak.
The best part? You don’t need to have a lot of ingredients on hand to make this easy air fryer appetizer.
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Ingredients:
- Lit’l Smokies sausages
- BBQ sauce
- Brown sugar
How Do I Make BBQ Little Smokies in the Air Fryer?
Step 1
Add the Lit’l Smokies sausages to the prepared air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Toss halfway through.
Step 2
Brush the sausages with BBQ sauce and then sprinkle the brown sugar over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the brown sugar to almost caramelize.
Step 3
Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve.
Note: These were cooked using the Cosori 5.8 Air Fryer. If you’re using a different air fryer you may need to add 1-2 minutes to ensure your Lil Smokies are fully cooked. If you’re using the Cosori 5.8, they’ll be perfect!
FAQs
All air fryers can cook differently according to the power output, or wattage. I find that cooking them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes is perfect.
I use my favorite brand of barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s) to dip these in. However, that caramelized brown sugar mixed with the barbecue sauce makes them delicious enough to skip the dipping sauce.
Store leftover Air Fryer Little Smokies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the little smokies in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
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Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12 oz Lit'l Smokies
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Add the Lit'l Smokies to the prepared air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Toss halfway through.
- Brush the Lit'l smokies with BBQ sauce and then sprinkle the brown sugar over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully remove the sausages from the air fryer and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What do I do to prepare air fryer basket?
Every air fryer is different. You might have a nonstick coating on your basket so you might not need to do anything. If you don’t, you can use nonstick spray, olive oil, parchment paper, or foil if your specific air fryer allows it. You can also check your manual to see what they recommend you prepare your basket with. Hope that helps!
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