Learn how to use your air fryer to achieve perfect, golden-brown stuffing balls that are bursting with flavour. These air fryer stuffing balls are so easy to make and the best addition to a roast dinner.
Discover the secret to perfectly crispy yet moist stuffing balls with the help of your air fryer. This game-changing technique will elevate your roast dinners, Christmas and Thanksgiving feast to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Top Questions
How long to cook paxo stuffing in air fryer?
Can you cook stuffing balls in an air fryer?
How do you reheat stuffing in an air fryer?
Can you put tin foil in air fryer?
Can you put greaseproof paper/ baking parchment in the air fryer?
Why you’ll love this recipe
Stuffing is a vital part of my Sunday roast and you’ll love being able to whip it up quickly in the air fryer.
The gorgeous sage and onion stuffing in an air fryer is perfect with your roast chicken, pork or sliced and in a sandwich on Monday.
Using a paxo stuffing mix for your air fryer stuffing balls makes this a quick and simple air fryer recipe.
Ingredients
For the full recipe and instructions scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe card.
Paxo Stuffing
Perfect for air fryer stuffing balls, Paxo stuffing is the gold standard when it comes to a pre-made mix. You can buy stuffing boxes from most supermarkets and if you’re not a fan of Paxo you can use any brand.
Butter
Creamy and delicious, butter helps make these air fryer stuffing balls crispy and a little golden. Just don’t forget to get it out the fridge a while before you need to use it so the butter is soft.
How to make Paxo stuffing balls
For the full recipe and instructions scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe card.
Start by adding your butter to the Paxo stuffing.
Mix them together with the warm water until it comes together and thickens.
Ball up your stuffing and lay the on parchment paper ready to bake!
How to cook paxo stuffing balls in the air fryer
Cook your stuffing balls in the air fryer until they are hot all the way through and slightly crispy on top. They will take about 10minutes to cook at 180 degrees.
Air Fryer Stuffing Top Tips
Using pre-made stuffing packs means that you can whip up air fryer stuffing balls quickly and as soon as the craving hits.
Be mindful of the size of your stuffing balls, bigger balls will take longer to cook in the air fryer.
Sage and onion stuffing in the air fryer is a great flavour combination but try switching it up with rosemary, garlic or a dollop of mustard.
Serving Suggestions for stuffing balls
Thanksgiving side dish
Air fryer stuffing balls are the ideal side dish to your Thanksgiving table and the best part? Cooking them in the air fryer means you don’t have to try and squeeze the turkey, potatoes and stuffing all in one oven.
Christmas Dinner
I love stuffing balls as part of my Christmas dinner and sage and onion stuffing in the air fryer is the perfect pairing to your roast turkey.
Roast Dinners
A Sunday is not complete without a roast dinner! A roast joint, crispy spuds and stuffing cooked in the air fryer make a wonderful meal. Air fryer stuffing balls are a simple and tasty addition to your meal.
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.
Substitutions and variations
Frozen stuffing balls
Before you cook your air fryer stuffing balls, wrap them in clingfilm and pop them in the freezer. That way you can make your paxo stuffing balls in the air fryer in advance and cook them from frozen in the air fryer, just add a few minutes to the cooking time.
But if you’re looking to make a full meal with roasted veggies in the air fryer, try air fryer sprouts and carrots.
Storing Air Fryer Stuffing / Making ahead of time options
Air fryer stuffing balls are best when warm and fresh from the oven. If you don’t get through them all, you can pop them in the fridge in a Tupperware for 3 or 4 days.
They make excellent sandwich filler sliced and mixed with your roast meat leftovers.
FAQS
How long to cook paxo stuffing in air fryer?
Paxo stuffing takes 10 minutes in the air fryer. If you make the stuffing balls slightly bigger they will take longer, you should always check the instructions on your air fryer.
Can you cook stuffing balls in an air fryer?
Yes! Cooking stuffing balls in the air fryer is a great way to save money for not having to turn your oven and its quicker, not waiting for the oven to preheat.
How do you reheat stuffing in an air fryer?
You reheat stuffing in the air fryer by turning on to a low temperature and putting your leftover balls in for about 5 minutes of depending on the size.
Can you put tin foil in air fryer?
Yes, you can put tin foil in an air fryer, and I recommend it. Putting tin foil in your air fryer helps with the cleanup process, meaning no crumbs, fats or crispy bits get caught in the bottom.
Can you put greaseproof paper/ baking parchment in the air fryer?
Greaseproof paper is the best option for ensuring your food doesn’t stick to your air fryer tray. This means you can easily remove your food from the air fryer and you can even reuse your parchment paper if you’re feeling sustainable.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Stuffing Balls
Ingredients
- 170 g (6 oz) Sage and Onion Stuffing (I used Paxo but other brands are available)
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) butter
- 425 ml (425 ml) Water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add the dried stuffing mix with the tablespoon of butter. (The butter will help it crisp up and add some extra flavour too).
- Boil a kettle and pour 425ml of hot water over the stuffing. Mix it together and leave it to stand for 5 minutes until it's cool enough to handle. (You can also do this in advance).
- Add a sheet of greaseproof paper / baking parchment to the air fryer. As the stuffing balls can be sticky this helps them cook but not get stuck to the air fryer basket.
- Divide the stuffing mixture into 12 balls and add them to the air fryer.
- Bake the stuffing balls at 180ºC / 356ºF for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Turn the stuffing balls over halfway through.
Notes
- Freeze the uncooked stuffing balls and then cook from frozen when you need them. They will need a 3-5 extra minutes.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
I used this easy recipe to add some stuffing to the weekends roast. So easy in the air fryer.
They really are. So crisp on the outside and soft in the middle.
Hey there! I gave the Air Fryer Stuffing recipe a whirl and it turned out fantastic. The flavors melded together perfectly, and it was such a hit at dinner. You’ve got a real knack for this.
Thank you so much that is so kind.
This recipe blew my mind! Who knew you could do stuffing in an air fryer? Not only was it awesome to make, it was super delicious! Thank you!
You are most welcome
Loved these stuffing balls! So Easy!!
I’m so glad to hear it.
This was such a great way to make stuffing! Thank you for the recipe!
You are welcome
What a quick, simple, fabulous and unique way to have stuffing. I really like the individual pieces.
I do too! I really love this way of cooking stuffing
So delish and yes, Paxo is absolutely the gold standard in this house too!
Can there be any other?
Stuffing is a must with a roast dinner in my house. I made these at the weekend and it was great to be able to use my air fryer while my oven was full. They were great!
Awesome!