Description
Crispy kielbasa bites combine Polish sausage with golden potatoes and tangy sauce. Guests will devour these irresistible appetizers that promise maximum flavor in minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 kielbasa sausages (1.5 lbs / 680 g)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position kielbasa on a cutting board and create precise diagonal crosshatch cuts along the length, slicing approximately every half-inch deep without completely separating segments to achieve an accordion-like structure that enhances flavor absorption and visual appeal.
- Seasoning: Whisk olive oil and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl, then generously brush the sausages, ensuring comprehensive coverage and penetration into the hasselback-style incisions. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper evenly across the surface for a balanced flavor profile.
- Roasting: Arrange seasoned kielbasa on a rimmed baking sheet with adequate spacing and transfer to a preheated oven at 425°F. Roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring the sausages until they develop golden-brown, crisp exterior edges and a tantalizing crackling surface.
- Finishing: Remove sausages from the oven and allow a brief resting period to stabilize internal temperatures. Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley or delicate chive snippings to add a vibrant herbal accent to the richly seasoned dish.
Notes
- Precision Cutting Technique: Make shallow, strategic cuts without slicing completely through the kielbasa to create signature accordion-like texture that maximizes seasoning absorption.
- Oil and Spice Infusion: Whisk olive oil and smoked paprika together to create a deeply flavorful coating that penetrates every slice of the sausage for maximum taste impact.
- Optimal Roasting Conditions: Space sausages carefully on baking sheet to ensure even heat circulation, producing perfectly crispy exterior with caramelized edges.
- Herbal Finishing Touch: Sprinkle fresh parsley or chives just before serving to add bright, fresh contrast to the rich, roasted kielbasa bites.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg