This keto air fryer kielbasa bites recipe is super easy in that it only requires 4 ingredients and you make in the air fryer. The result are sweet and spicy bites of garlicky kielbasa that you can eat as a keto appetizer, snack or even serve for dinner. Great for those on a low carb diet to take to a party too. Each piece has just 0.4g net carbs!
You might also like these keto salmon bites in the air fryer.
My son is graduating from high school and I made the stupid decision to have his party at my house so I’m trying to find easy appetizer recipes that can feed a very large crowd. So I’m in experimenting mode and came up with this keto air fryer kielbasa bites recipe.
I like it because it’s super easy, only needs 4 ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes start to finish. Plus it’s something I think a lot of people will enjoy. I’ve has something similar at other parties and it’s always a hit. I made it low carb and sugar free but it’s not necessary if you are not on a keto diet.
Recipe ingredients I used.
The simple ingredients I used are Polish kielbasa, soy sauce, Swerve brown sweetener and hot sauce. No need for salt and black pepper because the sausage is salty and the hot sauce add the heat. That being said you could always add it if you wish.
The Polish kielbasa I used is from Aldi. Typically it comes in a variety of meats and you can use any type of kielbasa you want, be it pork, beef or turkey. However if you care about the carbs just make sure you check the nutritional label.
Kielbasa and Polish sausage are often referred to as the same thing in the US. Learn more aboutkielbasa & smoked sausagehere.
I use Swerve brown sugar sweetener as it’s my favorite and tastes just like regular brown sugar but if you are not low carb just use the same amount of regular.
And you can use any kind of hot sauce. This recipe is a little spicy but not too hot. It think the sweetness really balances the heat. Feel free to add a bit more or even hot pepper flakes if you want it hotter.
How to make keto air fryer kielbasa bites.
Note if you have a smaller air fryer you might have to make these in batches. I have an 8 quart air fryer.
Step 1: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl add the hot sauce, brown sugar sweetener and soy sauce. Mix well and microwave for 30 – 60 seconds. You just want the brown sugar to dissolve. Taste it and if you want it sweeter add a bit more sweetener or if you want it spicier add a bit more hot sauce.
Step 3: Slice the kielbasa into small ¼ – ½ inch coins. Place them in a large bowl and pour over half of the sauce mixture. Mix well and spoon into the air fryer basket. Try to keep in a single layer as much as you can.
Step 4: Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 10-13 minutes until the kielbasa pieces are browned to your liking. You can put them back in for a couple minutes if you want crispier pieces. Cooking time may vary.
Step 5: Take the air fried kielbasa out and place in a serving bowl. You can eat them as is or pour the rest of the sauce over top if you like them saucy. You can also use the extra as a dipping sauce or use your favorite dipping sauce with them.
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Please scroll down to view the printable recipe card.
Believe it or not I served these for dinner and my family loved it. Since I was practicing for the graduation party I didn’t want to waste them. The were garlicky, sweet and spicy and just perfect for a keto appetizer.
Keto side dishes to eat with this.
If you want to make this a meal, try it with this baked cauliflower and cheese, bacon, radish and turnip hash browns, spicy stir fried cabbage or creamy cauliflower rice with peas and mushrooms.
If you don’t care about carbs try this air fryer roasted potatoes or this creamy orzo side dish.
More delicious keto kielbasa recipes to try!
I have quite a few keto kielbasa recipe on the site as well as higher carb recipes. Here are a few of my favorite recipes.
- keto kielbasa and cabbage skillet
- keto breakfast casserole
- Instant Pot pork and sauerkraut
- kielbasa and vegetable soup
Well I hope you give this keto air fryer kielbasa bites recipe a try. Especially if you are going to any summer picnics or parties and you have to bring an appetizer. And as I said you can even eat this as a main dish. It’s a quick meal for busy weeknights.
Best of all it only needs a few simple ingredients and no one will know it’s low carb! Enjoy and check out all my air fryer recipes.
The nutritional information for 1 bite bases on 43 pieces is 28 calories / 2.4g fat / 0.4g carbs / 0g fiber / 1g protein = 0.4g net carbs
Keto Air Fryer Kielbasa Bites Recipe
Yield: 43
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
This keto air fryer kielbasa bites recipe is deliciously easy with only 4 simple ingredients. The result is a sweet, spicy and delicious keto appetizer, snack or even eat it as a main dish.
Ingredients
- 14 ounce kielbasa, sliced (roundly 40-45 pieces0
- ¼ cup hot sauce (divided)
- ½ cup Swerve brown sugar sweetener (divided)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
Instructions
- Spray the ai fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl add the sweetener, hot sauce and soy sauce. Mix well and place in the microwave and cook for 30 seconds to 60 seconds. You just want the brown sugar to dissolve. Taste and see if you want it sweeter then add a bit more sweetener, or spicier add a bit more hot sauce.
- Place kielbasa slices in a large bowl. I got 43 slices out a 14oz piece of kielbasa sausage. Pour half the sauce over the kielbasa and mix well.
- Spoon the kielbasa into the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 10-13 minutes until the kielbasa bites get nice a brown. You can cook them for less or more time depending on how you like yours. I like mine a little browned around the edges.
- When they are done to your liking, take the out and spoon back into a large bowl and serve. You can pour the extra sauce over top or use it as a dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
Kielbasa and Polish sausage are often referred to as the same thing in the US.
The nutritional information for 1 bite bases on 43 pieces is 28 calories / 2.4g fat / 0.4g carbs / 0g fiber / 1g protein = 0.4g net carbs
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 43
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 28
