Commercial chicken sausage contains 40% more sodium than pork because poultry needs extra salt to bind properly during processing.
Chicken Sausage Bites
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Chicken Sausage Bites! Packed with juicy chicken sausages, vibrant carrots, and melty cheese, each mouthful is a delightful explosion of flavor, all encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Perfect for a quick lunch or a delicious party treat, these bites are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 75g carrot, grated (2.65 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 340g chicken sausages (12 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 40g cheddar cheese, grated (1.41 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 25g dried breadcrumbs (0.88 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all the ingredients together then take a heaped tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball.
- 2
You should be able to make 18 – 20 sausage bites in total.
- 3
To cook in the oven, preheat it to 180c and add the bites to two lined baking sheets. Bake for 17 minutes.
- 4
To cook in the airfryer, add the bites directly to the airfryer. You may have to cook them in two batches. Airfry for 11 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your mixture for 15-20 minutes before rolling into balls - cold fat firms up and prevents the mixture from sticking to your hands while creating more uniform spheres.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Use a small ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to portion the mixture instead of a tablespoon for consistent 1.5-ounce portions that cook evenly.technique1.5-ounce portions
- ✓Space sausage bites 2 inches apart on baking sheets because they'll release moisture and fat during cooking, and crowding creates steam that prevents proper browning.technique2 inches apart
- ✓For air fryer cooking, shake the basket at the 6-minute mark to ensure even browning on all sides since hot air circulation can create hot spots.timing6-minute mark
- ✓Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using an instant-read thermometer in the center of the largest bite to ensure food safety for poultry-based sausages.technique165°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Commercial chicken sausage contains 40% more sodium than pork because poultry needs extra salt to bind properly during processing.
Chicken Sausage Bites
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Chicken Sausage Bites! Packed with juicy chicken sausages, vibrant carrots, and melty cheese, each mouthful is a delightful explosion of flavor, all encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Perfect for a quick lunch or a delicious party treat, these bites are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 75g carrot, grated (2.65 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 340g chicken sausages (12 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 40g cheddar cheese, grated (1.41 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 25g dried breadcrumbs (0.88 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all the ingredients together then take a heaped tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball.
- 2
You should be able to make 18 – 20 sausage bites in total.
- 3
To cook in the oven, preheat it to 180c and add the bites to two lined baking sheets. Bake for 17 minutes.
- 4
To cook in the airfryer, add the bites directly to the airfryer. You may have to cook them in two batches. Airfry for 11 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill your mixture for 15-20 minutes before rolling into balls - cold fat firms up and prevents the mixture from sticking to your hands while creating more uniform spheres.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Use a small ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to portion the mixture instead of a tablespoon for consistent 1.5-ounce portions that cook evenly.technique1.5-ounce portions
- ✓Space sausage bites 2 inches apart on baking sheets because they'll release moisture and fat during cooking, and crowding creates steam that prevents proper browning.technique2 inches apart
- ✓For air fryer cooking, shake the basket at the 6-minute mark to ensure even browning on all sides since hot air circulation can create hot spots.timing6-minute mark
- ✓Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using an instant-read thermometer in the center of the largest bite to ensure food safety for poultry-based sausages.technique165°F