Name: Air Fryer Frozen Sausage Balls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Ingredients: 12 pieces Sausage Balls (frozen, Tennessee Pride, other brands, or homemade)

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Enjoy the deliciousness of Air Fryer Frozen Sausage Balls, a quick and crispy appetizer or snack when you have Tennessee Pride or others on hand. Learn the hassle-free method of cooking frozen sausage balls using your air fryer or Ninja Foodi!

cooked sausage balls in a white container with eggs and cheese in the background

Sausage balls are a type of bite-sized appetizer or snack traditionally made with pork sausage, Bisquick baking mix, and shredded cheese. They are then rolled into balls and baked until golden brown.

When I don’t feel like making Homemade Sausage Balls, I’ll buy a bag of frozen ones to make in my Ninja Foodi!

These air fryer frozen sausage balls are a great alternative to the traditional oven-baked version. They are just as crispy and delicious, but they are much easier to make, especially when frozen!

The air fryer is the best way to cook frozen sausage balls because it circulates hot air around the food, ensuring that each sausage ball is cooked evenly! There’s also very little electricity used compared to the oven and it won’t heat up the whole house!

🌭What You’ll Need

Frozen Sausage Balls – You can find these in the frozen appetizer section of the grocery store. Popular brands include Jimmy Dean, Tennesse Pride, and Tyson.
Air Fryer – We love using the Ninja Foodi, but you can use any brand of air fryer you enjoy including the XL, Farberware, Black and Decker, Chefman, and more!

🔥How To Cook Frozen Sausage Balls In Air Fryer

1️⃣Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375F. This step is important because it will help the frozen sausage balls cook evenly throughout.

2️⃣Place frozen sausage balls in air fryer: Add them to the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.

3️⃣Air fry frozen sausage balls: Cook the sausage balls for 12-14 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The cook time will depend on how crispy you like your sausage balls and how big they are.

4️⃣Serve immediately: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! We love ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or even simple honey mustard.

Raw sausage balls aligned in an air fryer basket ready to be cooked.

🤠Tennessee Pride Sausage Balls in Air Fryer

Tennessee Pride Frozen Sausage Balls are well-known for their authentic taste and quality, making them a favorite among pre-made sausage balls. They have reliable Southern flavor and are easy to cook when you don’t have time to prepare them from scratch! Find them at your local grocery store in the frozen appetizer section or at Walmart. How long to cook Tennessee pride sausage balls in air fryer depends on the size of your air fryer and how many you are cooking. Generally, they will be cooked in 12-14 minutes at 375 when flipped halfway.

👩🏻‍🍳Chef Val’s Air Fryer Cooking Tips

Ensure the air fryer is preheated: This step is important because it will help the frozen sausage balls defrost while they cook.
Easy cleanup: To keep your air fryer basket easier to clean, use air fryer parchment paper liners or air fryer silicone mats.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket: Add the frozen sausage balls to the air fryer basket making sure they are not touching each other. If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook them in batches.
Flip the sausage balls halfway through cooking: This will help them cook evenly on all sides.
Keep the sausage balls in the freezer until cooking: This will help them retain their shape and not stick together.
Best time and temperature: How long to air fry frozen sausage balls depends on how crispy you like them and how big they are. We recommend cooking Tennessee pride sausage balls in air fryer (or other brands) at 375F for 12-14 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

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Air Fryer Frozen Sausage Balls

These Air Fryer Frozen Sausage Balls are the perfect appetizer or snack. They are crispy and warm every time, and they are so easy to make with the help of your air fryer or Ninja Foodi!

4.50 from 4 votes

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 14

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 9kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

air fryer or Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

12 pieces Sausage Balls frozen, Tennessee Pride, other brands, or homemade

Instructions

Set your air fryer to 375F. This step is important because it will help the frozen sausage balls cook evenly throughout.
Add them to the Ninja Foodi or air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.
Cook the sausage balls for 12-14 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The cook time will depend on how crispy you like your sausage balls and how big they are.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! We love ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or even simple honey mustard.