We love to cook Italian sausages or bratwurst in the air fryer! The air fryer is super fast and hands-off, but it cooks the Link perfectly, with a crisp skin.
Why is this recipe so good?
- The air fryer is a simple method. You don’t have to stand over a stovetop, splattering grease everywhere. There’s no need to turn the sausages continuously so they are browned on the outside (not burned) but perfectly cooked on the inside. The air fryer handles all the cooking so that you can enjoy a hands-free experience. Just flip the sausages halfway through.
- Air fryer sammies are always perfectly prepared. Stovetop sammies can be different every time, depending on the heat, how many times you turn them, etc. Air fryer sammies are always crisp on the outside and incredibly juicy inside.
- You can have a delicious meal in less than 20 minutes! Sausages go well with potatoes, roasted peppers, and onions. They also pair well with pasta with cream sauces. You could even serve them with buns or eat them on their own.
Key Ingredients
Link sausages: You only need to make air fryer sausages. Link Sausages! The method works for any link sausage. So, pick your favorite or try something different; it’s up to you. The smaller links, like breakfast sausages, will cook faster than the thicker sausages, such as bratwursts. Make sure you are using Whole30-compliant sausages if you are Whole30!
Chef’s Tips
- You may be unable to fit five sausage links in the basket if you have a larger air fryer or a smaller one. That’s okay! If you have to, you can work in batches. It’s essential to ensure they are arranged in a single layer without touching or overlapping to circulate the air. The air cannot reach any part of the sausage that is not connecting.
- Do not pierce the skin before putting the sausages in the air fryer. It is essential to not penetrate the links’ skin before putting them in an air fryer.
- Are you smoking an air fryer? No worries! Sausages contain a lot of fat, and the dripping can cause a little smoke. You can use parchment paper made for air fryers to place in the bottom basket under the sausages if you experience this problem. You can also put a little water at the bottom of your basket.
- Like any other appliance, air fryers can vary in their performance. Oversee your sausages the first or second time you cook them in your air fryer. This will help you to determine the best cooking time for your appliance. You want to ensure pork sausages’ internal temperature is at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ingredients
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- # 5 sausage links like Italian sausage or bratwurst, about 18 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370deg Fahrenheit. In a basket, place sausages in a single layer.
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- Return the basket to the air fryer. Cook for 13 minutes for a softer exterior or 14 minutes for a nicely browned one. Tongs are used to flip the sausages halfway through cooking.
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