This Air Fryer Honey Mustard Sausages recipe is one of my favourite air fryer recipes. Honey mustard cocktail sausages are a staple of party food and the ultimate snack food. Being able to whip up a batch of honey mustard cocktail sausages without turning the oven makes them even better.
Discover a simple and easy recipe for hot and tangy honey mustard cocktail sausages in an air fryer. These bite-sized snacks are sure to be a hit at any party or event and are quick to make in large batches.
These honey mustard cocktail sausages are made effortlessly in an air fryer. In fact I think they might even be a bit too easy as I keep making more batches.
Using an air fryer is a great way to enjoy your favourite foods without as much oil. I love setting it on the counter and just letting it do its thing. Sausages are a staple in my house at this time of year so why not take them to the next level with a tangy honey and mustard marinade?
Top Questions
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Why you’ll love this Air Fryer Honey Mustard Sausages recipe
The air fryer makes these honey mustard cocktail sausages incredibly crispy and full of flavour, without all the oil.
The honey mustard marinade gives them a nice sweetness that is perfectly balanced with a touch of tanginess, wonderfully moreish.
What really makes these honey mustard cocktail sausages a stand-out party snack is their versatility. They can be served on their own as an appetizer or added to a charcuterie board for an extra pop of flavour.
This recipe is so easy to make and requires minimal prep time, which means you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the party with your guests.
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Sausages Ingredients
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Cocktail sausages
Either fresh or frozen, cocktail sausages are delicious and perfect for your next party or garden BBQ. If you are planning to use frozen cocktail sausages in your air fryer recipe, I recommend letting them defrost before adding the marinade. This helps them achieve optimal stickiness and ensures the flavour is at it’s fullest.
Honey
Sweet, sticky and wonderful. Honey makes for a brilliant marinade, the salty sausages mixed with the sweet honey are delicious. What makes it so great is that you can use any honey for this recipe. I would suggest a runny honey to make mixing your marinade easier.
Mustard
Everyone has a favourite mustard, for me, I love a strong Dijon but my husband much prefers a whole grain mustard. For this honey mustard marinade, I used wholegrain for its full and earthy flavour and it also looks beautiful on the finished Air Fryer Honey Mustard Sausages.
Maple Syrup
To really take this sweet and tangy marinade to the next level. Mixing in some maple syrup works wonders. It’s sweet without being sickly and really helps to bind the flavours altogether for the perfect honey mustard cocktail sausages.
How to make Air Fryer Honey Mustard Sausages – step by step
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- Start by placing your cocktail sausages in a silicon air fryer case. Don’t overcrowd them as this will affect the cooking time.
- In a separate bowl, mix your honey, mustard and maple syrup together, along with a pinch of salt.
- Pour or spread the marinade over the sausages and cook until your cocktail sausages are cooked and the skin is nice and crispy. About 12-15 minutes.
- Serve whilst warm and enjoy!
Top Tips
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. To ensure your sausages are evenly cooked, make sure the sausages have enough space in the air fryer basket for the heat to circulate. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking.
Giving the cocktail sausages space also mean the skin on your sausages has that beautiful slightly crisp skin.
Make more than you think you will need as they are always popular. We’ve never had any leftovers.
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Sausages Serving Suggestions
Serve the sausages with toothpicks. Cocktail sausages can be slippery little things, especially when coated in a honey mustard sticky sauce. Just don’t forget to remind guests that toothpicks aren’t edible.
Experiment with garnishes – To make your sausages look even more appetizing, consider adding some fun garnishes like chopped herbs, sesame seeds, or even a dash of hot sauce.
Another fun idea is to incorporate some dipping sauces into the mix. Try serving the sausages with a side of spicy ketchup or a classic BBQ sauce. If you want to really impress your guests, experiment with different types of mustard for a unique flavour twist.
Equipment
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I use the Cosori Air Fryer 4.7L air fryer and I would really recommend it. It’s easy to use and really easy to clean too. It has clear-to-use buttons and has an easy to remove basket for cleaning.
I used these silicone air fryer liners for this recipe. I chose to use these to make the clean up easier. As the honey mustard mixture can be very sticky it’s a job to clean it off the drawer without the liner. They also help the sausages stay in the mixture as they cook.
Substitutions and variations
It’s time to start experimenting with some fun variations on this party classic.
The possibilities are endless, so don’t be afraid to get creative and find your own perfect combination.
Add sweet chilli sauce
Replace the maple syrup with sweet chilli sauce for a richer spicer flavour. Adjust the amount to your taste as some sweet chillis are definitely more chilli than sweet.
Brown sugar
For a sweet and savoury combo, mix in some brown sugar and Dijon mustard with the honey mustard sauce. Follow the recipe as normal, just add this into the marinade, really takes your cocktail sausages up a notch.
BBQ sauce
Make these even sweeter and stickier but swapping out the honey mustard dipping sauce for a tangy BBQ sauce or spicy sriracha mayo. It’s bold but so delicious.
Fresh chillies
Fancy some extra spice? Add freshly chopped chilli’s to your marinade or to the top of your cooked cocktail sausages.
Mixed herbs
Rosemary and thyme make a wonderful paring of honey mustard cocktail sausages. Their light flavour enhances the marinade without overpowering it to create a fresh cocktail sausage.
Try different sausages
You can switch up this recipe by changing the type of sausage you use. Try smoked sausages, kielbasa, or even mini hot dogs. Depending on what sausages you use you might need to adjust the cooking time.
Storing Air Fryer Honey Mustard Sausages / Making ahead of time options
In order to make these ahead of time, leave the sausages to marinate in the honey mustard mixture in the fridge and then pour it into the silicone liner and cook.
You can also freeze these sausages once they’ve been made, in a Tupperware for up to 1 month. Your leftovers can either be kept in a Tupperware in the fridge for 3 or 4 days.
FAQS
How long do you cook cocktail sausages in the air fryer?
Cocktail sausages cook in the air fryer for about 15 minutes depending on the settings and heat of your air fryer. I usually cook mine at 200 degrees celsius. Make sure they are hot all the way through and the skin is crispy.
Can you cook cocktail sausages in the air fryer?
Yes, you can easily cook the cocktail sausages in the air fryer, you simply have to pop them in the air fryer and cook them for about 15 minutes.
What is the best air fryer liner?
The best air fryer liner in my opinion is a silicone liner. They are reusable and super easy to clean. You can use the paper ones too if you want to avoid the excess washing up.
What party food can you make in the air fryer?
You can make so much party food in the air fryer. Anything you would put in the oven you can pop in your air fryer. You will just have to adjust the cooking time as your air fryer won’t take as long to heat up as your oven.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Sausages
Ingredients
- 30 cocktail sausages (approx 400g)
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 1 tablespoon runny honey
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Add the cocktail sausages to the silicone air fryer liner.
- In a jug or cup mix the 1 tablespoon of wholegrain mustard, 1 tablespoon of runny honey and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup with a small pinch of salt. Mix well together.
- Drizzle the mixture over the sausages and mix them together.
- Place the air fryer liner into the air fryer.
- Cook at 200ºC / 392ºF for 12 minutes.
- Turn them halfway through to make sure they are cooked evenly.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- Make ahead by adding the honey mustard mixture to the sausages and letting it marinate in the fridge. Then pour the sausages with the sauce into the liner and cook in the air fryer as normal.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
These little sausages are an absolute hit! The honey mustard and juiciness of the sausage make these guys the perfect party appetizer!
I’m so glad they were a hit. That is great to hear.
These sausages were amazing! I made them for a party over the weekend and everyone raved about them!
That is so lovely to hear.
These honey mustard sausages are so easy to make, taste amazing and are a perfect appetizer.
Thank you Kathleen
love the sweet take on these lil guys! yum. and also great hack with the silicone liner! my mind is blown
It’s so handy. i love mine. Anything to help with washing up.
These are absolutely delicious and so easy to make! Can’t wait to bring them to the next party I’m invited to. They’ll be gobbled up in no time!
sounds like a great party!