Air Fryer Kielbasa and Potatoes
Description
Smoky kielbasa and crispy golden potatoes cooked together in the air fryer for a fast, hearty one-basket dinner ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch coins
- 1¼ lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- ½ medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into ¾-inch cubes, kielbasa into ½-inch slices, and dice the onion.
- Combine everything in a large bowl. Add olive oil and all seasonings. Toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer to air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 14–16 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- Check for doneness — potatoes should pierce easily and kielbasa edges should be browned.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper, or Cooking Spray
Notes
- Cut potatoes smaller than the kielbasa (¾-inch potato cubes, ½-inch sausage coins). Potatoes take longer to cook — sizing them this way lets everything finish together.
- Single layer only. Overcrowding steams instead of crisps. Cook in two batches if your basket is small.
- Shake the basket every 5 minutes for even browning on all sides.
- Pat potatoes dry before tossing with oil — drier potatoes = crispier potatoes.
- Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold their shape best. Russets work but get fluffier inside.
- Pre-cooked kielbasa is standard. If using fresh raw Polish sausage, increase cook time to 18 minutes and check for 160°F internal temp.
- Go easy on the salt. Kielbasa is naturally salty — taste before adding the full amount.
- For extra crispy potatoes, soak diced potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry before seasoning.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4–6 minutes to bring back the crispy texture. Skip the microwave.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 19gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1588mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg