How To Cook Sausages In Air Fryer
How To Cook Sausages In Air Fryer Like A Pro
Are you curious about how to cook sausages using an air fryer? If the answer is yes, then this article is intended specifically for you. Breakfast is deemed the most essential meal of the day, which is why it’s crucial to kick off our day on the right note. And what could be a better start than enjoying sausages for breakfast?
Making sausages in your air fryer is quick and easy, which is what we all need in our lives. In this post, we’re going to learn how to cook sausages in the air fryer.
Why Sausages?
Well, not only are sausages the breakfast for champions, but cooking sausages are also a good way to add extra protein to your meals. You also have the option to make whatever version of sausage you want to have. Regardless of the brand or type of meat, you select, the cooking process and delicious result will be the same. Your mind will be blown when you discover how quickly your sausages will be ready to eat.
If you’re not careful you may find yourself eating a lot of sausages and may even start to put on some extra pounds. Don’t blame me if you find yourself cooking sausages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily due to how delicious they turn out to be.
Why Does This Recipe Work For Sausages In Air Fryer?
This recipe has grown in popularity because it is ridiculously easy to make. Plus, it gives air fryer lovers like me, a quick way to cook up our sausages. The best part about the recipe, however, is that if you only had sausages in your refrigerator, you would still be able to enjoy a delicious meal. It is the most important, and the only ingredient that you cannot make the recipe without.
Another great thing about this recipe is that you can add as much or as little to it as you want without worrying that the recipe will somehow no longer work. It is fully customizable and proven to still give the same delicious product. So, feel free to can all the spices or nostalgic seasonings that you want. And get this! The entire dish will be ready to eat in under 20 minutes.
How To Cook Sausages In Air Fryer?
Before we start, you need to figure out if the sausages have been pre-seasoned or not. This will tell you how much additional seasoning you will need to add to tweak the recipe to your taste. You will also need to decide whether you prefer to thaw before cooking or to cook from frozen. Then proceed to the related step below.
How To Cook Defrosted Sausages In Air Fryer
If you prefer to cook with defrosted sausages:
- Remove your sausages from the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before cooking so they come to room temperature.
- Season your sausages, if the seasoning is needed (based on the brand you bought).
- Set your air fryer to 360°F.
- Transfer your sausages to your fryer basket or tray. Try to add them in a single layer. Overcrowding your basket will result in your sausages not cooking properly.
- Place to air fry for 6 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
Tip: The internal temperature of your sausages should be 160°F when cooked.
How To Cook Frozen Sausages In Air Fryer
If you prefer to cook with frozen sausages:
- Lightly spritz your sausages with oil then season your sausages, if the seasoning is needed (based on the brand you bought).
- Set your air fryer to 400°F.
- Transfer your sausages to your fryer basket or tray. Try to add them in a single layer. Overcrowding your basket will result in your sausages not cooking properly.
- Place to air fry for 5 minutes or until cooked to your liking, flipping the sausages halfway through the total time.
Tip: The internal temperature of your sausages should be 160°F when cooked.
How To Cook Recipes With Sausages In Air Fryer
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Ingredients:
- Beef sausages (2 jumbo links)
- Hot Dog Rolls (2)
- Cheddar cheese (2 tbsp., grated)
Directions:
- Set your Air Fryer to preheat to 390 degrees F (about 4 minutes).
- Add your sausages to your fryer basket, and set to cook until cooked (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from fryer, place directly in the roll then top with cheddar cheese.
- Return to the fryer and air fry at 300 degrees until the cheese has been melted (about 2 minutes). Enjoy!
Serves: 2 Prep Time: 3mins Cook Time: 7mins
How To Cook Pork Sausages In Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. pork mince
- 2 oz. feta cheese
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup mint, chopped
- juice 1 lemon
Directions:
- Whisk pork mince with onion, feta, and everything in a bowl.
- Make 12 sausages out of this mixture then thread them on the skewers.
- Place these pork skewers in the Air fry basket.
- Set the cooking time to 16 minutes, and the temperature to 370 degrees F.
- Once preheated, place the Air fryer basket in the oven and close its lid.
- Flip the skewers when cooked halfway through then resume cooking.
- Serve warm.
Serves: 6 Prep Time: 10mins Cook Time: 16mins
Tangy Beef Sausage Kebobs
Ingredients:
- ¾ lb. ground beef
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- fennel seeds, ½ teaspoon
- Coriander seed, ½ teaspoon, ground
- Salt, ½ teaspoon
Directions:
- Mix beef mince with all the spices and kebab ingredients in a bowl.
- Make 4 sausages out of this mixture and thread them on the skewers.
- Refrigerate the beef skewers for 10 minutes to marinate.
- Place these beef skewers in the Air fry basket.
- Set the cooking time to 8 minutes.
- Preheat the temperature at 350 degrees F.
- Once preheated, place the Air fryer basket in the oven and close its lid.
- Flip the skewers when cooked halfway through then resume cooking.
- Serve warm.
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10mins Cook Time: 18mins
Conclusion
Sausages are great for any time of the day. Now with the revelation of cooking them up quickly in the air fryer, you should be able to enjoy them more frequently. Be sure to test our delicious recipes featured here for new ideas that your family will love.