Sausage Balls are made with breakfast sausage, cheese, and a few simple ingredients, then air-fried until golden brown on the outside and tender and cheesy inside.
I love making these for an easy appetizer because they’re quick to prep and cook right in the air fryer. They’re especially good for holidays, game day, or brunch.
Why I Love Bisquick Sausage Balls
How to Make Air Fryer Sausage Balls
Make the Mixture: Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Mix the sausage, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick until well combined.
Shape the Sausage Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
Air Fry: Cook for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.
Oven Method
Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mix the sausage, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick, then roll into 1-inch balls.
Bake: Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Leave room around the sausage balls so the hot air can circulate.
- Keep them evenly sized: Make the balls about 1 inch so they cook at the same rate.
- Shake halfway through: This helps them brown more evenly in the air fryer.
- Check for doneness: The sausage balls should reach 160°F in the center.
Questions Readers Ask Most
How do I store leftover sausage balls?
Store leftover sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat them in the air fryer until warmed through.
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Air Fryer Sausage Balls
Air Fryer Sausage Balls are cheesy, savory, and easy to make with just three ingredients in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick, homemade Bisquick, or Red Lobster Biscuit Mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound bulk sausage
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- Combine the sausage, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Arrange the sausage balls in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Air fry for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and the centers reach 160°F.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve warm.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Combine the sausage, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and the centers reach 160°F.
Notes
Cook in batches if needed so the sausage balls have room to brown evenly in the air fryer.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 935Total Fat: 61gSaturated Fat: 26gUnsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 2211mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 40g
If you were to make these up and freeze them (unbaked) how long would you cook them in the air fryer?