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    Sausage Meatballs

    Published: Nov 3, 2022 · Modified: Nov 11, 2022 by Karina

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    These Sausage Meatballs are done with mild Tennessee sausage, garlic, mild Cheddar cheese, and our secret ingredient, Bisquick. They are a crowd-pleaser hot or cold.

    These Sausage Meatballs are done with mild Tennessee sausage, garlic, mild Cheddar cheese, and our secret ingredient, Bisquick. They are a crowd-pleaser hot or cold. Cooking the sausage meatballs in the air fryer is a time saver. They are done in just under 10 min. The Bisquick combines all the flavors and lets the sweetness from the sausage come through in every bite. The dough's texture makes them ideal for finger food for game day or a side dish at your next get-together. this recipe

    Cooking the sausage meatballs in the air fryer is a time saver. They are done in just under 10 min. The Bisquick combines all the flavors and lets the savory sweetness from the sausage come through in every bite. The texture, thanks to Bisquick, makes them ideal for finger food for game day or a side dish at your next get-together.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Sausage Meatballs like to Party with…
    • Sausage Meatballs
    • FAQ
    • Food Safety

    Ingredients

    Sausage Meatballs with just 5 ingredients. Over head shot of Mild Tennessee Sausage; Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix; Garlic powder; Milk; Mild Cheddar cheese, shredded. Just every day ingredients to make a taste and fast treat.
    • Breakfast sausage (I like the sweetness of mild Tennessee Sausage)
    • Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix
    • Garlic powder
    • Milk
    • Mild Cheddar cheese (shredded)

    Check out the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    1.
    Place mild Tennessee Sausage, Bisquick mix, garlic powder, milk, and mild Cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
    2.
    Make the sausage meatballs about golf ball size. Simply use 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop for equal portions and form the meatballs in the palm of your hands. Then place them on a tray.
    NOTE: No cookie scoop, just use two spoons.

    Over head shot of sausage meatballs ingredients in mixing bowl.
    Using a scoop to form the sausage meatballs. Simple use a 1.5 teaspoon scoop to make a bunch and cook them in the air fryer or oven. The Bisquick combines all the flavors and lets the sweetness from the sausage come through in every bite. The dough's texture makes them ideal for finger food for game day or a side dish at your next get-together.


    3.
    Place your sausage meatballs in the air fryer basket, I like to line it with parchment paper. Don’t overfill and ensure to leave enough space so the meatballs cook equally (Seven in the Ninja Foodi. Nine in the Cosori).
    4.
    Set your air fryer to manual. Ninja Foodi’s temperature is 360 degrees F. and cooks for 8-10 minutes.
    Cosori’s temperature is higher 370 degrees F. and cooks for 8-9 minutes.

    8 raw Sausage Meatballs in Ninja Foodi XL. They are done in just under 10 min. The Bisquick combines all the flavors and lets the sweetness from the sausage come through in every bite. The dough's texture makes them ideal for finger food for game day or a side dish at your next get-together.
    A stack of sausage meatballs that are done with mild Tennessee sausage, garlic, mild Cheddar cheese, and our secret ingredient, Bisquick. They are a crowd-pleaser hot or cold. Cooking the sausage meatballs in the air fryer is a time saver. They are done in just under 10 min. The Bisquick combines all the flavors and lets the sweetness from the sausage come through in every bite. The dough's texture makes them ideal for finger food for game day or a side dish at your next get-together.


    5.
    Check the temperature of the sausage meatballs. They are done at 165 degrees F. Set the air fryer basket on a heatproof pad and carefully remove the meatballs. I use a cooling rack to let them rest while I cook the next batch.
    6.
    Serve and Enjoy!

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    Give the sausage meatballs enough space, so they cook evenly.

    Substitutions

    You can substitute with any cheese from Gouda to pepper jack. Our favorite substitution is good old Colby Jack. You can use pre-shredded cheese, but I prefer freshly grated cheese. I have noticed that when I grate the cheese at home it melts easier, tastes fresher, and lasts longer in the fridge.
    Now if you use a different sausage or even ground pork, you will need to make some adjustments. The ground pork will give you the option to season as you want. For the sausages, the flavor will be based on the type you use. So, if you go with a Chorizo and pepper jack cheese it will be spicy.

    Variations

    We love the savory sweetness of the mild Tennessee Sausage and garlic. If you have chosen to use a different type of sausage or even ground pork, you may need to add additional seasonings to highlight the flavors you want.

    • Spicy – Add a bit of red chili pepper flakes or Paprika.
    • Earthy – A touch of thyme, nutmeg, or Italian seasoning.
    • Kid-Friendly – Simply use their favorite sausage. Even better get them to help. I had the girls scooping and rolling the meatballs when they were younger.

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer: Ninja Foodi 14-1 XL 8 Qt. or Cosori 5.8 Qt.
      We enjoy this recipe. So, it has been cooked in both the Ninja Foodi and Cosori. In fact, last week we did the meatballs in the Ninja and the Cheesy Garlic Bread in the Cosori with a salad for a lite dinner.
    • Oven (Optional)
      Need a bunch for a party? We got you covered. Put as many as you need on a cookie sheet and place them in the oven. See the recipe card notes, below.
    • Mixing bowls
    • Cookie scoop

    Storage

    If you have leftovers or more realistically you just made extra, they can stay in the fridge for up to four days. Or you can freeze them for up to four months.

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    Did you change up the sausage or add a different spice?
    Let us know below.

    These Sausage Meatballs are done with mild Tennessee sausage, garlic, mild Cheddar cheese, and our secret ingredient, Bisquick. They are a crowd-pleaser hot or cold. Cooking the sausage meatballs in the air fryer is a time saver. They are done in just under 10 min. The Bisquick combines all the flavors and lets the sweetness from the sausage come through in every bite. The dough's texture makes them ideal for finger food for game day or a side dish at your next get-together.

    Sausage Meatballs

    Karina
    They are done in just under 10 minutes. The savory sweetness from the sausage and cheese flavor comes through in every bite. A crowd favorite Hot or Cold.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer: Ninja Foodi 14-1 XL 8 Qt. or Cosori 5.8 Qt.
    • Oven (Optional, with a longer cooking time. See notes below)
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Cookie scoop

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound breakfast sausage
    • 2 cups Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 1 ½ cup mild Cheddar cheese (Shredded)

    Instructions
     

    • Place breakfast sausage, Bisquick mix, garlic powder, milk, and mild Cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
    • Making the sausage meatballs. Simply use 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop for equal portions and form the meatballs in the palm of your hand. Then place them on a tray.
    • Put the meatballs in the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave enough space so the meatballs cook equally.
      NOTE: Seven in the Ninja Foodi. Nine in the Cosori.
    • Set your air fryer to manual. Ninja Foodi's temperature is 360 degrees F. and cooks for 8-10 minutes.
      The Cosori temperature is 370 degrees F. and cooks for 8-9 minutes.
    • Check the sausage meatballs' for doneness, an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Place the basket on a heatproof pad and transfer the meatballs to a cooling rack.
    • Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    Cosori 5.8 Qt: Temperature is 370 degrees F. and cooking time is between 8 – 9 minutes.
    Oven cooking option: Temperature is 350 degrees F. and cooking time is between 18 – 20 minutes. Internal temperature needs to be above 165 degrees F.
    Keyword air fryer, Bisquick, Meatballs, quick meal, sausage

    FAQ

    Could I use ground beef?

    I have not done the recipe that way yet. It is a great idea. I would suggest using at least an 80/20 ground chuck and avoiding more leaner meat.

    How can I measure the meatballs out without a cookie scoop?

    Two spoons will do the job. The meatballs should be about golf ball size.

    How can I make cheesy garlic bread at the same time?

    No worries. We do the bread all the time in the oven when more is needed. Just heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the cheesy garlic bread in for about 5 minutes. If you want crispier cheese kick the temp to 400 degrees F. and keep an eye on them. It should take an additional 1-3 minutes.

    Food Safety

    Rember you will be working with raw meat to make the meatballs. So, take appropriate food safety steps like cleaning your hands and prep surfaces.
    Additionally, the minimum safe temperature is 165 degrees F. for the cooked pork sausage. An instant-read thermometer is great to check this with.

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