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A platter of air fryer kielbasa fries with pickled onions and a spicy mustard aioli.

Air Fryer Kolbassa (Kielbasa) Fries with Spicy Mustard Aioli

Okay, these kolbassa fries were next-level addictive. Crispy, gluten-free little bites that you can dip in the tangy mustard aioli. We were hooked after one! The texture? Unreal. Crunchy outside, tender inside. And the best part? So easy to make in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Eastern European
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Kolbassa Fries

  • 1 package Grimm’s Kolbassa
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs panko-style for best crunch
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Olive oil or avocado oil

Spicy Mustard Aioli

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional, for balance
  • ½ to 1 tablespoon hot sauce more or less based on your heat tolerance
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Insert the air fry basket into the middle rack position.
  • Prepare the Kolbassa: Pat the kolbassa dry if it is a bit moist from packaging.
    Slice the kolbassa in half lengthwise, then cut into thin, fry-like strips, about 1 cm thick and 8-10 cm long.
  • Prepare the Mustard Aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together all aioli ingredients. Taste and adjust with a bit of honey for sweetness or lemon juice for brightness.
  • Coat the Fries: Tip: We used gluten-free panko but pulsed it in a coffee grinder to make it a bit finer—it helped the coating stick better and gave the fries an awesome golden crunch!
    In a shallow bowl, mix the parmesan, gluten-free breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
    Toss the kolbassa ‘fries” in olive oil. Then place the strips in the GF breadcrumb mixture, pressing each strip into the coating for better adherence.
  • Air-Fry: Arrange the coated kolbassa strips in a single layer on parchment paper in the air fry basket.
    Air-fry for 12–15 minutes total, flipping halfway until golden and crispy. (Be cautious, start checking at the 10-minute mark and flip and add more time if required)
  • Serve: Pile the crispy kolbassa fries onto a platter and serve hot with a side of tangy mustard aioli for dipping.
    Garnish with chopped chives or fresh parsley for a pop of colour and/or add a side of quick-pickled onions to cut the richness.
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