Air Fryer Sweet Heat Sausage Burnt Ends

AF-200 Crew BBQ Recipe

Air Fryer Sweet Heat Sausage Burnt Ends

These little beauties are what disappear while everyone keeps saying they're "just waiting for the burgers." Thick chunks of smoked sausage coated in a sweet-and-spicy glaze that caramelises into sticky, smoky perfection with crispy edges and juicy centres. They're ridiculously easy to make and even easier to demolish.

Air Fryer Sweet Heat Sausage Burnt Ends
Air Fryer Sweet Heat Sausage Burnt Ends preparation stage

You’ll Need

8 smoked pork sausages or kielbasa
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper

For The Sweet Heat Glaze
3 tbsp smoky BBQ sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Optional But Dangerous
Spring onions
Sliced jalapeños
Sesame seeds
Garlic mayo

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.

Cut the sausages into thick bite-sized chunks.

Place them into a bowl with the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Mix until evenly coated.

Arrange the sausage pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned with lightly charred edges.

Meanwhile, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, sweet chilli sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce,

chilli flakes, and apple cider vinegar.

Transfer the cooked sausage pieces into a foil tray or heatproof dish.

Pour over the glaze and toss until every piece is coated.

Return to the air fryer for 4–5 minutes at 190°C until the glaze thickens, bubbles, and becomes beautifully

sticky.

Give everything one final toss before serving.

Finish with spring onions, jalapeños, or sesame seeds if using.

Serve immediately while they're still sizzling.

Lad Tip: The best burnt ends have dark, sticky edges that look like they've just crossed the line. Don't be frightened of a little char—that's where the pitmaster flavour really lives.

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