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Air Fryer BBQ Lil Smokies

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Published August 14, 2021 by Jennifer. 3 Comments.
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Air Fryer BBQ Lil Smokies are an easy air fryer appetizer made with just 3 ingredients. Make this classic appetizer that's perfect for family gatherings or to serve during the big game. You'll love this easy air fryer recipe and how fast it is to put together, and how fast they will disappear!

Air Fryer BBQ Lil Smokies are an easy air fryer appetizer made with just 3 ingredients. Make this classic appetizer that’s perfect for family gatherings or to serve during the big game. You’ll love this easy air fryer recipe and how fast it is to put together, and how fast they will disappear!

Be certain to check out my Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings for another super simple appetizer recipe that tastes delicious.

Air Fryer BBQ Lil Smokies on a plate ready to serve.

Since you get to pick your favorite BBQ sauce for these cocktail sausages, you can relax knowing that you can control the flavor outcome every single time. Sometimes I make them a bit spicy while others I like to have them have a sweeter flavor.

I always make this as a fun holiday appetizer to share with family and friends as well. These air fryer little smokies make for the perfect bite-sized snack to enjoy over and over again.

Looking for more easy recipes to make in the Air Fryer? We love this easy appetizer recipe for Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket. They are little smokies that are wrapped in crescent rolls. You might also enjoy these Air Fryer Hot Dogs. They always turn out juicy and delicious. Another great recipe is Air Fryer Corn Dogs. Super easy and always a crowd-pleaser.

Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies

If you’re looking for a super simple lil smokies air fryer recipe, you won’t be disappointed in this easy option.

Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies

These air fryer lil smokies might be small, but they’re HUGE in flavor and taste!

Get ready to make up a recipe that the whole family is going to love.

If you’re in a rush, head down to the bottom of this post and grab the full recipe on the printable recipe card. We share all of our tips, tricks, and must have notes right there in one spot.

If you’re not in a rush, keep reading along!

Ingredients Needed:

  • 1 package of lil Smokies
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

Find out to make this simple game day snack.

Ingredients needed to make air fryer bbq lil smokies.

How to Make BBQ Lil Smokies in the Air Fryer

  1. Add the lil smokies to the prepared air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes. Toss halfway through.
  2. Brush the lil smokies with BBQ sauce and then sprinkle the brown sugar over the top. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. 
  3. Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve.
Brushing BBQ sauce on the little smokies in the air fryer basket.

FAQs

What are some fun ideas to serve up this delicious appetizer?

This would be perfect for a game day appetizer, birthday party food, a fun New Year’s Eve treat, or just the hit food for your next party. It’s a great way to make easy party food that gives the perfect balance of flavor. You’ll find this at the top of the list of yummy recipes for most party food ideas.

What are some added ingredients that are the best way to change up the flavor?

If you wanted to change up the flavor, you could easily turn this recipe into an easy air fryer bacon wrapped smokies recipe. All you need for the first time would be some bacon to wrap around the sausages!

Can you cook lil’ smokies in another cooking method?

You can make these in the pressure cooker , the slow cooker, or even line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cook in the oven as well. This is just another reason that it’s my favorite appetizer to make! If you don’t have the BBQ sauce, it can cut down on the overall net carbs, too.

These cocktail smokies are really versatile but the speed and ease of cooking are the best part!

I love this recipe for football games and for tailgating. It’s also a great recipe to make when you’re watching the big game on TV. It’s a classic appetizer that’s almost always served when we have guests over for the game.

Close up photo of BBQ lil smokies on a white plate - one with a toothpick inserted through it.

More Air Fryer Appetizers:

  • Air Fryer Pretzels
  • Pretzel Dogs
  • Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
  • Pesto Pinwheels
  • Jalapeno Poppers

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Air Fryer BBQ Lil Smokies

Jennifer
Air Fryer BBQ Lil Smokies are an easy air fryer appetizer made with just 3 ingredients. Make this classic appetizer that’s perfect for family gatherings or to serve during the big game. You’ll love this easy air fryer recipe and how fast it is to put together, and how fast they will disappear!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package lil Smokies
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Add the lil smokies to the prepared air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes. Toss halfway through.
  • Brush the lil smokies with BBQ sauce and then sprinkle the brown sugar over the top. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. 
  • Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve.

Notes

What are some fun ideas to serve up this delicious appetizer?
This would be perfect for a game day appetizer, birthday party food, a fun New Year’s Eve treat, or just the hit food for your next party. It’s a great way to make easy party food that gives the perfect balance of flavor. You’ll find this at the top of the list of yummy recipes for most party food ideas.
What are some added ingredients that are the best way to change up the flavor?
If you wanted to change up the flavor, you could easily turn this recipe into an easy air fryer bacon wrapped smokies recipe. All you need for the first time would be some bacon to wrap around the sausages!
Can you cook lil’ smokies in another cooking method?
You can make these in the pressure cooker , the slow cooker, or even line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cook in the oven as well. This is just another reason that it’s my favorite appetizer to make! If you don’t have the BBQ sauce, it can cut down on the overall net carbs, too.
These cocktail smokies are really versatile but the speed and ease of cooking are the best part!

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1519mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.

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  1. Pat Pratt says

    November 29, 2021 at 19:02

    I make mine with Welch’s grape jelly instead of brown sugar. I use master piece bbq sauce. It is a crowd.family pleaser with my group. Yummy

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    • Jennifer says

      November 30, 2021 at 11:17

      Oh yum!! That sounds awesome! I’ll have to try that. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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