Easy Air Fryer Stuffing Balls

5 from 7 votes

Air fryer stuffing balls put a new spin on classic stuffing. These crispy, bite-sized treats using Paxo stuffing mix, are versatile, customisable, and ideal for Christmas dinner or as a quick side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine British

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 8

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 115kcal

Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

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Air Fryer
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Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

▢ 170 g Sage and Onion Stuffing Mix Paxo or another brand
▢ 1 teaspoon Fry Light Spray
▢ 425 ml Boiling Water

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 180°c (350 °F) and set the timer for 8 minutes.
Place the dried stuffing mix in a large bowl.
170 g Sage and Onion Stuffing Mix
Pour over 425ml of boiling water and mix with a spoon.
425 ml Boiling Water
Let the mixture stand for 8 minutes.
Roll the mixture into 12 equal balls. Spray one side with olive oil spray and place oil side down into the air fryer basket, then spray the upward facing side of each stuffing ball. Air fry for 5 minutes.
1 teaspoon Fry Light Spray
Turn each stuffing ball with a tong. Air fry for a further 3 minutes until crispy on the outside.

Notes

Top Tips:

Make the stuffing balls the night before and chill in your fridge ready to air fry the next day.
It's important not to crowd food into an air fryer. The recipe I give here makes 12 stuffing balls in a large 6 litre air fryer. If you have a smaller air fryer cook them in two batches.

Variations:

If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook the stuffing balls in a conventional oven too.
Vary the flavours and use different dry stuffing mixes. Supermarkets are usually full of different stuffing flavours in the run up to Christmas!
Add the zest of 1 clementine to the sage and onion stuffing balls to give them a festive flavour.
Add a handful of dried cranberries for a fruity flavour.

Storage:

Store - Any leftover cooked stuffing balls can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

Reheat - Reheat the stuffing balls in the microwave for ease. Alternatively you could give them a quick blast in the air fryer, which will help retain their crispness.

Freeze - Air fried stuffing balls can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition:

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

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