Easy Air Fryer Stuffing Balls | Sage And Onion

You can now enjoy easy classic air fryer sage and onion stuffing balls in just minutes. Follow the recipe or use shop bought Paxo stuffing mix to make your stuffing balls. An easy alternative to traditional oven-baked stuffing to go with your Sunday roast or Christmas dinner.

Air Fryer Paxo Stuffing Mix Or Make Your Own

Air Fryer stuffing balls are a fantastic accompaniment to your roast chicken or turkey dinners. They bring an element of crispy, savoury delight that perfectly complements the tender, juicy meat.

Whether you choose a quick and convenient option like Paxo Stuffing Mix or decide to craft your own from scratch, the results can be absolutely delicious. Cooking these stuffing balls in an air fryer ensures they get evenly browned, with a delightful crunch on the outside while remaining soft and tasty on the inside.

Ingredients

Paxo Stuffing

• 1 pkt Paxo Stuffing Mix

Or Make Your Own Stuffing Balls Ingredients

• 3 Onions
• 100 g Butter
• 220 g Breadcrumbs
• 12 x Sage Leaves or 3 tsp for dried sage
• 1 tsp Parsley (or fresh)
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 Cloves of Garlic (Thinly sliced)

How to do stuffing balls in the air fryer

Paxo Stuffing Mix

• Mix the Paxo stuffing mix as per instructions on the packet. Using two tablespoons grab some of the mixture and squash together then with your hands roll into balls. Bake it in the air fryer for 12 – 14 minutes at 180℃.

Make Your Own

• Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the onion on low to medium heat. Add some salt and pepper and fry for 5 minutes or until soft.
• Add the remaining ingredients, including more salt and pepper. Mix and fry for 1 minute.
• Using two tablespoons grab some of the mixture and squash together then with your hands roll into balls. Bake it in the air fryer for 12 minutes at 180℃.

Top tips for perfect Air Fryer stuffing balls

• If using Paxo Stuffing Mix, follow the instructions on the box for best results. For homemade stuffing, use a mix of breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. Add in some finely chopped onion and sage for extra flavour.
• When forming your stuffing balls, aim for about golf ball size. This ensures they cook evenly and thoroughly.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave enough space for the hot air to circulate around each stuffing ball.
• Depending on your air fryer, cooking times may vary. Start checking at around 10 minutes to ensure they don’t overcook.
• Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour. Enjoy these tasty morsels with your roasted chicken or turkey, and watch as they become the star of your holiday table!

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