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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Links

    Dated: January 14, 2022 . Modified: Jan 14, 2022 by Kate Hahnel

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    Get breakfast on the table in just 14 minutes with this no-mess air fryer breakfast sausage links recipe! The best part is, you can use this recipe for your Italian sausages, bratwurst, or any kind of link sausage, without having to add any oil!

    A plate of sausages cooked using the air fryer.

    While these air fryer sausages are perfect for breakfast, you can also pair them with some Jamaican cabbage salad or some smothered cabbage for a complete dinner or lunch.

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    ingredients

    • Sausage - use any type of link sausages; from pork, bratwurst, Kielbasa, to Italian sausage and more! Just feel free to use what you like.

    That's basically it! You do not need anything else; no oil, salt, or seasoning!

    video tutorial: how to make air fryer breakfast sausage links

    Here is a simple video tutorial on how to make air fryer breakfast sausage links from fresh or frozen. The full step-by-step instructions have been provided in the recipe card below.

    useful tips

    These tips come in handy when making air fryer breakfast sausages:

    • You do not need to spray or grease your air fryer basket. This is because sausages already have a high-fat content and will release some fat during cooking.
    • Increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes for thicker sausages, and make sure to check on them mid-cooking.
    • It is fine for the sausages to touch, just make sure they are lying in a single layer in the basket.
    • I recommend piercing the skin a few times before air frying, the reason being this will make them cook properly, without looking so shriveled up in the end. You only need to poke a few holes (3-4 on each end), poke too much and the juices will run out.
    • Place a piece of parchment paper, aluminum foil, or a few pieces of bread at the bottom of the basket, to help catch the grease and prevent smoking.

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    A plate of sausages cooked using the air fryer.

    Air Fryer Breakfast Sausages from Fresh or Frozen

    Kate Hahnel
    Get breakfast, lunch, or dinner on the table in just a matter of minutes with this no-mess air fryer sausages recipe! The best part is, you can use this recipe for your Italian sausages, bratwurst, or any kind of link sausage, without having to add any oil!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 1 min
    Cook Time 14 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 220 kcal

    Equipment

    Your preferred choice of air fryer
    Flipping tongs

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 sausage links (such as chicken, kielbasa, bratwurst or Italian)

    COOKING FROM FROZEN

    • 5 frozen sausages (any link sausage)

    Instructions
     

    COOK UNFROZEN (FRESH) BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

    • Place sausages in a single layer in the basket. Set the temperature to 180°C (350°F), close the fryer, and cook for 14 minutes or until properly browned on and cooked through (minimum internal temperature 160°F). Make sure to flip the sausages halfway through cooking using a pair of cooking tongs.
      A collage showing how to make air fryer breakfast sausages.
    • Serve your air fryer breakfast sausages with eggs, toast or your preferred accompaniment.

    COOK FROZEN SAUSAGE LINKS IN THE AIR FRYER

    • Program the air fryer at 160°C or 320°F. Place the frozen sausage links into the air fryer basket (you do not need to cut them up) and cook for 8 minutes to kickstart the defrosting and cooking process.
      A collage showing sausages cooked from frozen using the air fryer
    • Once the air fryer beeps, flip the sausages and now air fry at the increased temperature of 180°C (approximately 350°F) for a further 7 minutes to enable the sausages to brown up and attain an internal temperature of at least 160°F. Make sure to check on them halfway through cooking. Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Cooking Times for Frozen Sausages:
    1. First, defrost the frozen breakfast sausage links in the air fryer using the following cooking times as a guide:-
    • ¼ inch thick - 7 to 8 minutes at 320°F (160°C).
    • ½ inch thick - 8 to 12 minutes at 320°F(160°C).
    • 1 inch thick - 10 to 15 minutes at 320°F(160°C).
    1.   Once slightly defrosted, flip and cook using an increased temperature of        180°C or 350°F for a further 7 minutes or until the sausages brown up and attain an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C).
    Other Useful Notes:-
    • The cooking time has only been calculated for fresh sausages, in this recipe card.
    • Increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes for thicker sausages, and make sure to check on them halfway through air frying.
    • I recommend piercing the skin a few times before air frying, to prevent them from shriveling in the end. You only need to poke a few holes (3-4 on each end); poke too much and the juices will run out.
    • Place a piece of parchment paper, aluminum foil, or a few pieces of bread at the bottom of the basket, to help catch the grease and prevent smoking.
    • Only use the nutritional information as a rough estimate. Nutritional information is based on 1 serving size of one sausage and will vary depending on the type of product you are using.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 558mgPotassium: 230mgVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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    frequently asked questions

    How long should I cook sausages in the air fryer?

    The time it takes to cook fresh (unfrozen) sausages in the air fryer will depend on the size and thickness. Using a cooking temperature of 350°F and without preheating the air-fryer, you can use the following cooking times as a guide. Always flip the sausages halfway through cooking.

    - Thin to medium-sized sausages will require 8 to 12 minutes, cooked at a temperature of 350°F (approximately 180°C).
    - Thick-sized sausages such as German Bratwurst will need14 to 20 minutes, cooked at a temperature of 350°F (approximately 180°C).

    What Internal Temperature Should I Cook Breakfast Sausages To?

    Air fry sausages (frozen or unfrozen) until they attain an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

    Can you cook sausages and chips (fries) together in an air fryer?

    The answer is yes you can. Set the temperature at 375F and the timer to 25 minutes. Place the chips (fries) in the basket and cook for 10 minutes then add the sausages and cook for the remaining time. As always, check on them midway through cooking, and feel free to add a few more minutes (3-5) to the cooking time, should they not be done.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mahy

      January 14, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow - such a quick breakfast option - gotta keep this recipe handy!

      Reply
      • Kate Hahnel

        January 14, 2022 at 6:54 pm

        Very easy too!

        Reply
    2. Luci Petlack

      January 14, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, getting breakfast on the table is always so much work. Thank you so much for this easy "hack!"

      Reply
      • Kate Hahnel

        January 14, 2022 at 6:55 pm

        the air fryer makes life so easy!

        Reply
    3. Jill

      January 14, 2022 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      I love using the air fryer to help fixing my breakfast. It gives the sausages such a nice browned "finish". So good.

      Reply
    4. AISilva

      January 14, 2022 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      My kids have been loving more elaborate breakfast meals lately, so I can't wait to try these air fryer breakfast sausages. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate Hahnel

        January 14, 2022 at 6:55 pm

        I hope you get to make them soon!

        Reply
    5. MJ

      January 14, 2022 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves breakfast sausages and your tips cooking them in the air fryer from frozen were so helpful. They turned out great!

      Reply
      • Kate Hahnel

        January 14, 2022 at 6:54 pm

        Thank you! Glad you tried!

        Reply

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