Description
These Mustard Hasselback Kielbasa Bites feature juicy kielbasa sliced and fanned out with a tangy, sweet mustard glaze, then air fried to a golden brown. Served with a creamy mayonnaise-based dipping sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, they make a flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Kielbasa
- 2 rings (13.9 ounces each) kielbasa
Mustard Sauce
- ¼ cup (62 g) coarse ground Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dipping Sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Garnish
- parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Kielbasa: Slice the kielbasa into ¼-inch slices without cutting all the way through by placing it between two chopsticks or skewers to prevent slicing completely through. Then slice the sausage crosswise into 1-inch bite-sized pieces (about 3 rings per piece), yielding about 40 bites total from both rings. Place the bites in a large bowl or onto a baking sheet.
- Mix Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to blend evenly. Divide this mixture into two equal portions.
- Make Dipping Sauce: To the first portion of the mustard mixture, add the mayonnaise and stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate this dipping sauce while preparing the bites.
- Coat the Kielbasa: Pour or brush half of the second portion of mustard sauce generously over the kielbasa bites, ensuring the sauce gets between each cut section for full flavor.
- Air Fry the Bites: Arrange the coated kielbasa bites in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Depending on air fryer size, cook in batches. Air fry at 400°F for 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking, until the bites are browned and slightly crisp.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bites from the air fryer and place on a large platter or baking sheet. Pour or brush the remaining reserved mustard sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm alongside the refrigerated mayonnaise-based dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- To prevent cutting the kielbasa entirely, use chopsticks or skewers as guides for slicing.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the bites in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet until browned.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the mustard sauce to your taste preference for sweetness.
- Chopped parsley adds a fresh, colorful garnish but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Serve the bites warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
