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Brown Sugar Beef-Wrapped Sausages – Easy Game Day Appetizer
Chloe Richardson

Brown Sugar Beef-Wrapped Sausages

Elevate your game day spread with these high-protein, addictive beef-wrapped sausages. By replacing traditional pork with savory beef cocktail links and thin strips of turkey or beef bacon, you achieve a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Each bite is coated in a sticky, caramelized brown sugar glaze that promises to be the star of your party. These are easy to prepare, cook quickly in an air fryer, and provide a satisfying, gourmet appetizer that is entirely pork-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 beef cocktail sausages
  • 12 strips beef or turkey bacon, halved crosswise
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 24 wooden toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Pat each beef cocktail sausage dry with a paper towel.
  2. Wrap one half-strip of beef or turkey bacon around each sausage and secure with a toothpick.
  3. Roll the wrapped sausages in brown sugar until evenly coated.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
  5. Place the sausages in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching.
  6. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure the sugar is bubbling and caramelizing without burning.
  7. Remove carefully and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Select high-protein beef or turkey cocktail sausages for better macro profiles. Serve with sugar-free mustard or hickory BBQ sauce for a tangy contrast. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.