How often should I bake my Boudin Balls?
If you’ve never cooked them before, then you might want to start with a low temperature setting. The ideal temp for cooking boudin balls is 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.
Boudin balls are delicious appetizers that are perfect for entertaining guests at parties. They also make great gifts because they can be personalized with names and messages.
What Are Boudin Balls?
The boudin ball is a small meatball wrapped in a thin bread dough shell. They are typically served with a dipping sauce such as rémoulade, tartar sauce, or remoulade. A traditional recipe calls for mixing ground beef with pork fat, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, and spices like cayenne pepper, paprika, and nutmeg.
Then it is rolled into a log shape and stuffed with sausage stuffing. This mixture is then wrapped in a thin crust of white flour and water dough, and baked.
How to cook frozen boudin balls in the air fryer
Preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Place the frozen boudin ball into the basket and let it sit there for five minutes. Flip the boudin ball over and cook it for four minutes. Remove the boudin ball from the basket and serve it piping hot.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups self-rising flour
Directions
- In a large bowl combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except the flour) and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the baking sheet tightly with plastic wrap and freeze the boudin balls for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour and milk. Dip each boudin ball first in the flour mixture, then coat completely with the milk mixture. Let the coated balls rest for 15 minutes before frying.
- Place the frozen boudin balls into the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 528 kcal
- % Daily Value*:
- Total Fat 10 g
- 14 % Saturated Fat 3 g
- 15 % Trans Fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 85 mg
- 29 % Cholesterol Lowered by 25 %
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
- 9 % Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
- Sodium 790 mg
- 5 % Sodium Reduced by
Store and Reheat Fried Boudin Balls
To freeze, simply wrap each ball individually in plastic wrap, place in freezer bags, and store in the freezer. When ready to use, heat in an oven set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through. Serve with bread or cracker.
Conclusion
Boudin balls are easy to make and can be made ahead of time. To reheat, just pop them in the oven for about ten minutes. You can also try cooking them in the air fryer. The best part is that you don’t have to worry about overcooking them because they will stay warm while waiting for their next meal.
Meet our air fryer recipe expert, Jenny J. Brown. Jenny is a culinary enthusiast with a passion for creating healthy, delicious meals using the latest kitchen appliances. As an experienced home cook and food blogger, Jenny has spent years experimenting with air fryer recipes and perfecting her techniques to create meals that are both nutritious and satisfying.
