Air Fryer Pig Shots
These Air Fryer Pig Shots are a simple and tasty appetizer that are crispy, cheesy, and cooked in the air fryer. I love serving these at parties or family gatherings because they’re bite-sized, fun, and everyone always asks for seconds.
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Each “shot” is made by wrapping a slice of bacon around a piece of kielbasa, then filling it with a creamy cheese mixture.
You may also like these Juicy BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatballs or Bacon Wrapped Dilly Bites.
How to Make Air Fryer Pig Shots
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Cut the kielbasa into 20 pieces. Cut the bacon in half.
2. Wrap a piece of bacon around each piece of kielbasa to make a “shot glass” shape, then secure it with a toothpick.
3. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder until combined.
4. Put the cheese mixture into a piping bag or baggie, snip the end, and pipe it into the center of each bacon-wrapped kielbasa.
6. Cook in the air fryer in batches for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use thick-sliced bacon for best results. Thin bacon may shrink too much and not hold the “shot” shape.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to ensure a smooth filling.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, a small zip-top bag with the corner snipped works perfectly.
- Cook in batches if needed. Don’t overcrowd the basket so the bacon crisps evenly.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest bacon. If making ahead, reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes to bring back the crisp.
- You can add spices like smoked paprika or chopped green onions to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- Cut the toothpicks shorter or remove them before serving to make them easier for kids.
Air Fryer Pig Shots
Ingredients
- 14 oz kielbasa cut into 20 slices
- 1 lb thick-sliced bacon cut in half
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut the kielbasa into 20 pieces. Cut the bacon in half.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around each piece of kielbasa to make a “shot glass” shape, then secure it with a toothpick.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder until combined.
- Put the cheese mixture into a piping bag or baggie, snip the end, and pipe it into the center of each bacon-wrapped kielbasa.
- Cook in the air fryer in batches for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
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