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Air Fryer Bbq Little Smokies Recipe

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This Air Fryer Bbq Little Smokies Recipe is a super easy party or holiday appetizer. Air Fried Lil Smokies get nice and firm on the outside, juicy on the inside then smothered in an apricot barbecue sauce.

Air Fryer Bbq Little Smokies Recipe

Air Fryer Lil Smokies Recipe

So why should you cook your little smokies in the air fryer? Trust me, they will be the best Li’l Smokies you’ve ever had. The air fryer makes the outside casings get that snap while the insides stay juicy.

We are using a pan inside the air fryer so that we can add the bbq sauce and finish up the cooking. If you don’t have a pan that fits, you can completely cook the little smokies in the air fryer then transfer to a bowl with heated bbq sauce, toss and serve.

Air Fryer Bbq Little Smokies Recipe

Ingredients Needed For Air Fried Lil Smokies In Bbq Sauce (screenshot for grocery list)

  • Beef Li’l Smokies
  • Bbq Sauce
  • Apricot Jam

Air Fryer Bbq Little Smokies Recipe

How To Cook Little Smokies In An Air Fryer

  1. Fit greased pan into air fryer basket. Arrange little smokies in an even layer in the pan.
  2. Air fry at 350ºF for 8 minutes. Toss once during cook time.
  3. Mix bbq sauce and apricot jam.
  4. Pour bbq sauce over little smokies. Stir to coat evenly.
  5. Air fry at 350º for 4-5 minutes. Serve.

Air Fryer Bbq Little Smokies Recipe

What Is The Best Way To Cook Smokies

I have always cooked little smokies on the stovetop. Never again. Air Fryer Little Smokies are the best way to cook Li’l Smokies! Try it and you will see that they turn out so much better.

What Is The Best Way To Cook Smokies I have always cooked little smokies on the stovetop. Never again. Air Fryer Little Smokies are the best way to cook Li’l Smokies! Try it and you will see that they turn out so much better.

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Air Fryer Bbq Little Smokies Recipe

  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
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This Air Fryer Bbq Little Smokies Recipe is a super easy party or holiday appetizer. Air Fried Lil Smokies get nice and firm on the outside, juicy on the inside then smothered in an apricot barbecue sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 20 ounces Beef Li’l Smokies
  • 3/4 Cup Bbq Sauce
  • 3–4 Tablespoons Apricot Jam – to taste

Instructions

    1. Fit greased pan into air fryer basket. Arrange little smokies in an even layer in the pan.
    2. Air fry at 350ºF for 8 minutes. Toss once during cook time.
    3. Mix bbq sauce and apricot jam.
    4. Pour bbq sauce over little smokies. Stir to coat evenly.
    5. Air fry at 350º for 4-5 minutes. Serve.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Cuisine: American

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