Air Fryer Sausage Balls
Description
Loaded air fryer sausage balls with hash browns, bacon, ham, and cheddar. Crisp outside, tender inside, just 9 minutes in the air fryer and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 3 cups shredded hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup Bisquick mix
- ½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup ham, cooked and diced
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 4 ounces chive cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the parsley to a large mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough whisk just until combined.
- Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion into uniform balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Freeze the tray for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 5 minutes.
- Spray the basket with non-stick spray. Arrange the balls in a single layer without crowding.
- Cook 9 minutes at 370°F, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm with spicy maple dip.
Equipment
- 3-tablespoon cookie scoop
- Instant-read thermometer
Notes
- Squeeze thawed hash browns completely dry or the mixture won't hold.
- The 10-minute freeze is what keeps the balls round. Don't skip it.
- Freeze uncooked for up to 3 months; cook from frozen at 370°F for 14–16 minutes.
- Reheat at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1397mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 2mg