Air Fryer Sausage

a round white plate filled with 5 air fried sausages.

5 from 2 votes

Cooking sausage in the air fryer is the fastest way to get links ready for dinner. Air Fryer sausage is perfectly cooked and ready in less time than it takes to heat up the grill.

Cook Time12

4 servings

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

▢ 1 - 1.5 pounds Italian sausage links (about 5-6 links)

Instructions

Let the sausage sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Place the sausages in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 380°F/190°C for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until the sausage is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F/74°C.
Slice and serve.

Notes

It's best to let the sausage come slightly closer to room temperature before you cook it, this will ensure that the center of the links cooks fully. Be sure not to let it sit out for more than 10 minutes for food safety reasons.
To cook more than 5 or 6 sausages, you will want to cook them in batches. Do not overlap or crowd the sausages in the air fryer basket.
This method can be used to heat pre-cooked sausages as well. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the skin has crisped and the sausage is heated through.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Pro Tip:Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.

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