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Air Fryer Stuffing Balls
These delicious Air Fryer Stuffing Balls are so easy to make and perfect for sharing as an appetizer or a delicious side dish with a roast dinner. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any family gathering.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 24 stuffing balls
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 900 g (2 lbs) sausage meat
- 4 slices prosciutto , finely chopped
- 2 shallots or 1 small onion , minced
- 100 g (1 cup) breadcrumbs
- 60 g (scant ½ cup) dried cranberries very finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 1 egg
- Olive oil spray , to cook
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Blitz bread in a mini food processor to make the breadcrumbs (a great way to use up stale bread so there's no waste). You can mince the prosciutto and shallots in the food processor, no need to clean first.
- Add the sausage, minced shallots or onions, breadcrumbs, prosciutto, cranberries, egg, herbs and seasoning to a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine the ingredients. You can now use the stuffing mix straight away or chill in the fridge to use the following day if prepping ahead.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the mixture and roll each with slightly damp hands to smooth into little balls, the size of a small meatball.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 200°C/ 400°F. Use a spray bottle to mist the air fryer basket with oil, add the stuffing balls and spray them with oil as well.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket once or twice so they cook evenly. Check they are golden, crispy and cooked through (try not to eat them all straight out of the air fryer!).
- Serve as an appetizer with mustard and cranberry sauce or as a side dish with turkey, chicken or any roast meat.
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Notes
- STORING AND FREEZING
- The great thing about stuffing balls is that they taste just as delicious as leftovers. Store them in the refrigerator for up to three days, reheating them in the air fryer to crisp and warm up.
- You can also freeze them for up to three months and air fry frozen stuffing balls straight from the freezer. My kids love these so much and this way they can enjoy them any night of the week, not just on special occasions!
Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
39IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24stuffing balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.