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    Cooking Gorgeous » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Air Fryer Sausage

    Published: Jun 23, 2022 · Modified: Jul 21, 2022 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Air Fryer Sausage is a quick, easy, and effortless way of cooking your favorite sausages whether it is for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

    With this cooking method, they are super crispy and nicely browned on the outside while it's still juicy and delicious on the inside. And the best part is that they are ready in only 17 minutes!

    9 cooked sausages on a plate
    Jump to:
    • What Type of Sausages to Cook?
    • Ingredients You'll Need
    • How to Cook Sausage in an Air Fryer?
    • Top Tip From the Chef
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Air Fryer Sausage

    Air Frying is a great way of cooking delicious recipes such as Fish Sticks in Air Fryer, Easy Air Fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, or Easy Air Fryer Hamburgers.

    It is much healthier and less messy/smelly than deep-frying, and tastier than oven-frying. Once you try cooking your sausages in an air fryer, you will never want to go back to the old methods.

    What Type of Sausages to Cook?

    This method works with all types of sausages. I used uncooked fresh Cumberland Sausages for this recipe but you can use chicken, beef, or lamb sausages as well as vegetarian sausages.

    However, the cooking times might vary depending on the size and thickness.

    If you want to cook frozen sausages in an air fryer, no need to thaw them. Just add an extra five minutes to the cooking time and start with a lower temperature for the first few minutes.

    air fryer sausages served with caramelised onions and Russian salad
    Air Fryer Sausages served with caramelized onions and Salad Olivier on the side.

    Ingredients You'll Need

    Please scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with measurements, complete recipe method, recipe notes, and nutritional information.

    Apart from an air fryer (which you might already have), all you need is your favorite sausages such as Cumberland, Lincolnshire, spicy Italian sausages, large German bratwurst, or Polish Sausages.

    You also need a few drops of oil if you use vegetarian sausages or lean sausages to avoid them sticking to the pan.

    I use Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 7.6L (8 Quart) for all my favorite air fryer recipes including Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas. I can fit 6 or 7 sausages in one basket, a total of 12 to 14 sausages in one go.

    If you have a smaller air fryer or you want to feed a crowd, you might want to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the basket(s). You might also need a cooking thermometer to ensure the doneness of the sausages. The core temperature should reach a minimum of 74°C (165°F).

    How to Cook Sausage in an Air Fryer?

    Cooking sausages in an air fryer is hand-free, quick, and very straightforward. However, to achieve the best results, you need to follow a few simple steps:

    Pierce the sausages a few times using a small knife or a toothpick to help them release more fat. If using vegetarian sausages or lean sausages, spray some oil on them to avoid the sausages sticking to the pan. You can also use a brush if you don't have spray oil in hand.

    sausages removed from packaging and placed on a plate

    Place the sausages in your air fryer's basket in a single layer, without overlapping them.

    sausages arranged in an air fryer basket

    Set the air fryer to 190° C (375° F) and then cook the sausages until they’re nicely browned and crispy on the outside and the core temperature reaches 74 °C (165 °F).

    It takes about 15 to 17 minutes, depending on the thickness of the sausages and how many you have in the basket.

    Top Tip From the Chef

    If you have any leftover sausages, you can use them to make sandwiches, stews, casseroles, salads, or pasta sauces.

    The leftovers would keep for up to five days when refrigerated in an airtight container.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I cook frozen sausages in the air fryer?

    Yes, you can cook frozen sausages in your air fryer without needing to thaw them. Make sure your sausages are fresh when bought from the supermarket and not previously frozen.
    If you want to air fry frozen sausages, make sure you start cooking them at a lower temperature to avoid their skin from burning by the time they have cooked in the middle. You might need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time in order to reach 74 °C (165 °F) core temperature.

    How long does it take to cook sausages in an air fryer?

    Depending on the size, type, thickness, and amount of the sausages, it might take between 10 and 20 minutes to cook sausages in an air fryer.
    The sausages should be browned all over and crispy on the outside and the core temperature should be 74 °C (165 °F) on the inside. When you cut the sausage, there should be no more pinkness.

    What to serve them with?

    You can serve air fryer sausages as a part of a Full English Breakfast.
    If you want to serve the sausages for dinner, I recommend serving them with Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Russian Salad (Salad Olivier), Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, Gluten-Free Yorkshire Puddings, or Swede and Carrot Mash on the side.
    They also are great in a sandwich for packed lunches or picnics.

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      Spinach With Eggs
    • panko crusted baked cod
      Baked Cod With Panko
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      Salt and Pepper Chicken

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    I hope you enjoy the process of making these quick and easy Air Fryer Sausages as much as you enjoy eating them! 🙂 

    Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!

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    air fryer sausages

    Air Fryer Sausage

    Ayla Clulee
    Air Fryer Sausage is a quick, easy and effortless way of cooking your favourite sausages whether it is for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine british
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 172 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 air fryer
    • 1 small knife

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 8 Cumberland sausages
    • spray oil

    Instructions
     

    • Pierce the sausages a few times using a small knife or a toothpick to help them release more fat.
    • If using vegetarian sausages or lean sausages, spray with some oil on them to avoid the sausages sticking to the pan. You can also use a brush if you don't have spray oil in hand.
    • Place the sausages in your air fryer's basket in a single layer, without overlapping them. 
    • Set the air fryer to 190° C (375° F) and then cook the sausages until they’re nicely browned and crispy on the outside and the core temperature reaches 74 °C (165 ° F). It takes about 15 to 17 minutes, depending on the thickness of the sausages and how many you have in the basket.

    Notes

    • Air Frying is much healthier and less messy/smelly than deep-frying, and tastier than oven frying. 
    • Depending on the size, type, thickness, and amount of the sausages, it might take between 10 and 20 minutes to cook sausages in an air fryer.
    • You might also need a cooking thermometer to ensure the doneness of the sausages. The core temperature should reach a minimum of 74°C (165°F).
    • If you have any leftover sausages, you can use them to make sandwiches, stews, casseroles, salads, or pasta sauces.
    • The leftovers would keep for up to five days when refrigerated in an airtight container.
    • If you want to cook frozen sausages in an air fryer, no need to thaw them. Just add extra five minutes to the cooking time and start with a lower temperature for the first few minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcalProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 140mgVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Daisy

      October 30, 2022 at 5:25 am

      5 stars
      The kids and hubby loved them. Will definitely be making these sausages regularly!

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