Home » Blog » Course » How To Cook Sausage In The Air FryerHow To Cook Sausage In The Air Fryer Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Nov 15, 2022 by Marlene Wallace · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Perfectly cooked sausages that are quick and easy to make in the air fryer. Jump to Recipe Have you been looking for an easy way to turn your favorite sausage into a delicious dinner? Then this how to cook sausage in the air fryer recipe is just right for you. This is perfect for your favorite pre-cooked sausages. This air fryer cooking method is one of the easiest ways to make a perfectly brown, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside sausage link. It only takes 12 minutes to make air fryer sausages and the best part they cook hands off. This is simply the best way to cook sausage, since it takes less time and the sausage links come out perfect each time. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love This Ingredients Recommended ToolsStef says….Instructions Recipe Tips What To Serve With Sausage Cooked In The Air FryerMore Air Fryer RecipesHow To StoreHow To ReheatCommon QuestionsHow to Cook Sausages in the Air Fryer Why You’ll Love This Notable: perfectly cooked juicy sausages with crisp skin that are evenly browned all aroundMain Ingredients: sausageCooking Method: air fryerNutrients: low carb with 17g protein per servingCooking Time: 12 minutesPairs well with: fries, potato wedges, salads, crusty white breadDiets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy freeSpecial Equipment Needed: air fryer, instant read thermometer Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for this air fryer sausage recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the local grocery store! If this is your first time making these sausages in the air fryer you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Ingredients 1 lb sausage (4 links, raw in casing) Variations and Substitutions Sausage: You can cook any kind of delicious sausages in the air fryer, such as pork sausage, chicken sausage, turkey sausage, sweet Italian sausage, or breakfast sausage, for example. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this easy sausage recipe, try our Sausage Breakfast Pizza. Made with pizza dough, your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, sausage, and egg, this is the perfect weekend brunch recipe. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Air Fryer – This recipe requires an air fryer. We have both this Cosori air fryer, which is wonderful, and this Cuisinart Air Fryer, which we also love. The Cuisinart also has convection oven and toaster oven capacity. You can buy an air fryer with a basket with high sides that food goes into or a tray type of machine. The trays are shallow but are usually longer and can accomodate more food in a single layer. Stef says…. I love cooking sausages in the air fryer, because it is quick, hands off and therefore perfect for busy weeknights. Instructions This section shows how to cook sausages in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. PREPARE: Firstly, spray the air fryer basket or tray with non-stick cooking spray. Then place the raw sausages in the basket or on the rack leaving space between the links. Do not overcrowd. In case your air fryer is not large enough, air fry uncooked sausages in batches. COOK: Cook sausages for 8-10 minutes at 400°F. Then, flip the sausage, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees on a meat thermometer. SERVE: Finally, remove from the air fryer. Serve. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love everything sausage then you’ll love our Rotel Dip with Sausage. You only need 3 ingredients to make this super easy, cheesy and absolutely delicious dip. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best air fryer sausage link recipe. Tip: Make sure not to pierce the skin of the sausage before cooking, otherwise juices will escape during cooking making the sausage dry.Tip: Add sausages in a single layer and make sure they are not touching. That way the hot air can circulate properly. For best results flip them once during air frying. Tip: Add air fryer parchment paper to the air fryer basket to avoid smoke production, in case there are some drippings. Tip: Make sure to adjust cook time depending on the size of the sausages and the thickness of the sausages. What To Serve With Sausage Cooked In The Air Fryer We love to eat air fry sausages all by themselves. But sometimes you need to serve it as a meal. Try one of these delicious recipes: Bread: Serve sausage links cooked in the air fryer with crusty bread or soft dinner rolls. Garlic French Bread is made with fresh parmesan cheese and store-bought french bread. If you have extra time make Pizza Dough Garlic Knots. These delicious garlic knots are brushed with butter, seasoning and parmesan. Salad: Pair air fried sausages with a fresh salad. A green salad like our Easy Italian Salad or Raw Asparagus Salad with Walnuts. Or try Stef’s amazing Artichoke Rice Salad or Cesar Pasta Salad. Moreover, sauerkraut and cole slaw also taste great with sausages. Sides: Traditionally, link sausages are served with baked beans, potato salad, Fries, Potato Wedges or Hasselback Potatoes. Garlic French Bread Raw Asparagus Salad With Walnuts Air Fryer Potato Wedges Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes More Air Fryer Recipes If you love cooking a quick meal in the air fryer then try one of our other scrumptious air fryer recipes: How To Cook Frozen Meatballs in the Air Fryer How to Cook Frozen Fries in Air Fryer How To Cook Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer How To Store Refrigerate: Let easy air fryer sausages cool completely, before transfering them to an airtight container or ziploc bag. Additionally you can put the sausages on a clean plate and cover them with aluminum foil. Then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: You can freeze cooked juicy air fryer sausage in an airtight, freezer safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrosting: Thaw in the fridge overnight. How To Reheat Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer for a couple of minutes until heated through. Common Questions How do I know when my sausages are cooked through? The best way to check if your sausage links are done is with a meat thermometer. After reaching an internal temperature of 160 degrees f, your sausages are safe to eat. How long do sausages need to cook with the air fryer method? The length of cooking time depends on what type of sausage you are cooking. Thin sausages generally take 8-10 minutes to cook, while thicker sausages need 10-12 minutes in the air fryer. How do I use parchment paper in the air fryer? It is very important to use proper parchment paper and not wax paper. You can either use specially made air fryer parchment paper liners or make your own out of regular parchment paper. 5 from 3 votes How to Cook Sausages in the Air Fryer Author Andrea + Stef Course breakfast, Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 1 minute minute Cook Time 12 minutes minutes Total Time 13 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 4 servings Perfectly cooked sausages that are quick and easy to make in the air fryer. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark EquipmentAir Fryerkitchen tongs Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1 lb sausage 4 links, raw in casing InstructionsSpray air fryer basket or tray with non-stick cooking spray.Place the sausage in the basket or on the rack leaving space between the links. Do not overcrowd. If your air fryer is not large enough, cook in batches. Cook the sausage for 8 minutes at 400°F. Flip the sausage, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Remove from the air fryer. Serve. Notes How To Store Refrigerate: Let easy air fryer sausages cool completely, before transfering them to an airtight container or ziploc bag. Additionally you can put the sausages on a clean plate and cover them with aluminum foil. Then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: You can freeze cooked juicy air fryer sausage in an airtight, freezer safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrosting: Thaw in the fridge overnight. How To Reheat Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer for a couple of minutes until heated through. NutritionCalories: 345kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 281mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet