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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Smokies are one of my most popular and highly requested appetizers for any party. The best part? They're super easy to put together and make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Instant Pot Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Smokies, air fryer smokies, bacon wrapped smokies, bacon wrapped smokies in air fryer
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Lisa Childs

Ingredients

  • 1, 14 oz package Lit'l Smokies cocktail sausages, little weiners, etc
  • 1 pound thick/center cut bacon
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar divided

Instructions

  • Drain the sausages in a colander to remove any additional liquid and set aside.
  • Measure and cut the bacon into about 1 inch pieces. Measure the size of your smokies and cut according to size. I was able to cut my bacon into about 6 pieces. Cut the pieces so the bacon doesn't wrap around the bottom, but just enough to cover the tops and sides.
  • Place a piece of bacon on top of the smokie and drape it over the edges. Affix the bacon to the smokie by sticking a wooden toothpick into the center so it is sticking straight up.
  • Place 1/2 cup brown sugar in a medium sized soup bowl, and press about a teaspoon of brown sugar on top of the bacon. Repeat with all the smokies.
  • Place a piece of foil in your air fryer basket and place the smokies on top of the (ungreased) foil. Make sure there is adequate room in your air fryer to allow air flow between your smokies. Place the basket into the air fryer.
  • Cook the smokies at 400ยบ for 10 minutes, checking at the 5-8 minute mark. The smokies are done when the bacon is crisp and the sugar is melted.
  • Carefully remove the smokies to a serving plate and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can easily prepare these ahead of time by wrapping the smokies in bacon and placing in a tupperware or covered tray. They may be assembled 1-2 days in advance. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the smokies right before cooking, NOT when you assemble them. Adding the sugar too early will cause the sugar to melt.
  • If you like, you can add a little cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the brown sugar for an additional kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 3smokies | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 922mg | Sugar: 11g