My favorite appetizer is BBQ Little Smokies smothered in the perfect combination of sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and apricot jam.
The juicy and sweet taste of this dish is so unique.
My husband and kids love to eat air fryer BBQ little smokies. Moreover, it is cooked in such a short period and saves a lot of time.
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Does the Air Fryer Burn the Little Smokies?
No, the air fryer does not burn the little smokies. You must adjust the temperature and time carefully. The recommended temperature is 350°C for cooking. However, 380° is the temperature for preheating.
How Much Time Does an Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies Take?
You can cook little smokies in an air fryer in 12 minutes only.
Should I Apply Jam Mixture on Little Smokies Before Cooking Them?
Do not apply jam mixture on the little smokies directly. However, heat them for 8 minutes at 350° in an air fryer first. After cooking them for 8 minutes, take them out and dip them in the jam and apricot mixture. Now, cook them again for 4 minutes in the air fryer. Your delicious appetizer is ready to be enjoyed.
How Do I Cook Juicy BBQ Little Smokies In an Air Fryer?
Cooking BBQ little smokies in an air fryer is no big deal. Start with preheating the air fryer at 380° for 5 minutes. After it is preheated, arrange the little smokies in the air fryer basket. Arrange them in one layer only. Slide them inside the air fryer. 8 minutes would be best to flip them halfway through to cook them well. Carefully take out the little smokies after 8 minutes. Smother them in a mixture of apricot jam and BBQ sauce. Now, put them in the air fryer basket again and heat them for 4-5 minutes. The perfect juicy little smokies are ready to be served.
For a step-to-step tutorial of this recipe, scroll down.
Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies
Ingredients
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- 20 ounces little smokies
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 3-4 tbsp apricot jam
Instructions
- Grease the Air Fryer Basket with cooking spray and then slide inside.
- Adjust the temperature of Air Fryer to 380 °F to preheat for 5 minutes.
- After preheating, arrange the little smokies into the greased Air Fryer Basket in a single layer.
- Slide the basket into Air Fryer and set the time for 8 minutes.
- While cooking, flip the smokies once halfway through.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce and jam.
- After cooking time is finished, remove the smokies from Air Fryer.
- In the bowl of jam mixture, add the smokies and mix well.
- Again, arrange the little smokies into the greased Air Fryer Basket in a single layer.
- Slide the basket into Air Fryer and adjust the temperature to 350 °F for 4-5 minutes.
- After cooking time is finished, remove the smokies from Air Fryer and serve.
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