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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausages

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

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Cooked air fryer sausage links.

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!

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausages

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air fryer breakfast sausages

Making sausages in the air fryer is my new favorite way of cooking sausages and I have a feeling you will love this recipe as much as we do.

No oil splatters or messy stoves and healthier (no extra calories from fat)! What's not to love? Here are a few other reasons you will love this recipe:-

  • ❤️easy to make.
  • ❤️family-friendly.
  • ❤️reduced odor: the air fryer contains the aroma and odors within the it, minimizing the smell that tends to linger in your kitchen when cooking sausages on the stovetop.
  • ❤️suitable for most diets - keto, paleo whole-30 (you just have to keep an eye on the ingredients)!

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 it! You do not need anything else; no oil, salt, or seasoning!

how to make air fryer breakfast sausages

make fresh breakfast sausages

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

make frozen breakfast sausages

A collage showing sausages cooked from frozen using the air fryer
  • Place the frozen sausages inside your air fryer basket.
  • Air fryer at 320°F(160°C) for 8-12 minutes. Flip the sausages, increase the temperature to 180°C or 350°F, and air fry for a further 7 minutes, or until properly browned and cooked through.
  • The time you need to cook frozen sausages in the air fryer will vary, depending on their thickness. For this reason, always use an internal read thermometer to make sure the sausages are cooked through. Adjust the time accordingly, if necessary.

Related recipes: For more simple and easy recipes, try our sausage and peppers stew (sausage rougaille), mung bean curry, and German green bean salad with sour cream.

serving suggestions

Sausages are so versatile! I like to pair them up with some air fry sweet potato cubes, or air fryer toast.

And 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.

Other ways to enjoy them include:-

  1. Classic breakfast plate: Serve alongside scrambled or fried eggs, toast, or biscuits, and a side of hash browns or roasted potatoes.
  2. Place cooked sausages in a toasted English muffin or a bun along with a fried or poached egg, cheese, and your choice of condiments like ketchup or hot sauce to make a sausage and egg sandwich.
  3. Use them to make burritos.
  4. Breakfast skillet: Slice and add the sausages to cooked diced potatoes, onions, and bell peppers in a skillet for an all-in-one breakfast skillet.
  5. Slice and add them to your favorite ingredients when making sausage frittata!

refregiration and freezing

Store your leftover sausages in the fridge or freezer as follows:-

  • In the fridge: place the cooked sausages in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator. Cooked sausages can typically be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
  • In the freezer: If you want to store the cooked sausages for an extended period, freezing is a good option. Wrap the sausages tightly in plastic wrap or place them in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Label the package with the date for easy reference. Cooked sausages can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.

When you're ready to use them, simply thaw the sausages overnight in the fridge, then warm them on the stovetop, oven, or in your air fryer!

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausages

useful tips

These tips come in handy when making air fried 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.
  • Adjust the time accordingly 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.
  • 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.

frequently asked questions

How long should I cook sausages in the air fryer?

Fresh sausages: 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 8-12 minutes, cooked at a temperature of 350°F (approximately 180°C).
- Thick-sized sausages such as German Bratwurst will need 14-20 minutes, cooked at a temperature of 350°F (approximately 180°C).

Cooking Times for Frozen Sausages:
Frozen cooking sausages require cooking at two sets of temperature:-
First cook them at 320°F (160°C) as shown below, to bring them to temperature.
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)
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).

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.

watch how to make this recipe

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A plate of sausages cooked using the air fryer.

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausages

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 minute min
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

Your preferred choice of air fryer
Flipping tongs
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Ingredients
  

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

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 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:
First, cook 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)
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 a few minutes for thicker sausages, and make sure to check on them halfway through air frying.
  • 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.
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using tools that we use. It will, therefore, vary depending on the individual products used and should therefore, only be used as a rough estimate. Nutritional information is based on 1 serving size of one sausage.

Nutrition

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

  1. Mahy

    January 14, 2022 at 6:23 pm

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

    • Kate Hahnel

      January 14, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      Very easy too!

  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!"

    • Kate Hahnel

      January 14, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      the air fryer makes life so easy!

  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.

  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!

    • Kate Hahnel

      January 14, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      I hope you get to make them soon!

  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!

    • Kate Hahnel

      January 14, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      Thank you! Glad you tried!

5 from 6 votes (1 rating without comment)

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