Hasselback Kielbasa Bites with Mustard Aioli

By Simply Scratch

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon garlic paste (or 1 medium clove of garlic grated)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon paprika
1½ tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (use one without salt)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 ounces polish kielbasa
chopped fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))

Prep Time20mins
Cook Time9mins
Servings14

Instructions

MAKE THE MUSTARD AIOLI:

In a bowl, measure and add the mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, garlic paste (or grated fresh), the smoked and regular paprika and lemon juice. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MAKE THE KIELBASA BITES:

Slice 2 rings of kielbasa in half at the bend. Place 2 chopsticks on either side of the kielbasa half and cut 3/4 of the way through. Repeat with the remaining halves. Next, cut them in to 3 to 4 sliced sections and set off to the side for a moment.

In a medium bowl, measure and add in maple syrup, olive oil, all-purpose seasoning (one without salt!), garlic powder, smoked paprika and of both kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Add in the kielbasa bites and toss well to coat.

Preheat your air fryer to 400 (or 200).Once preheated, immediately add in the kielbasa bites in an even layer. Air fry 7 to 9 minutes or until the kielbasa curls and gets crispy around the edges. I like to shake the basket once or twice during cooking.

Transfer to a serving plate and serve alongside the mustard aioli and a small jar of mini bamboo forks. Garnish with finely chopped parsley if desired.