Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
These easy Air Fryer Sausages are perfect for serving up at breakfast, lunch or dinner! Making sausage in air fryer takes no time at all and means your meal prep will be a total breeze.
Suitable for Keto, Paleo, Whole 30, Low Carb and Gluten Free diets. Post include Weight Watchers points.
As I’ve mentioned before, my OH Freddy looooooves eating sausage that he makes himself. And since I love cooking up anything and everything in my air fryer, using homemade sausages to Make this Breakfast Sausage in Air Fryer – a total win-win!
Like my Air Fryer Brats and crispy Air Fryer Bacon, these Air Fryer Breakfast Sausages are easy to make too.
So when I told Freddy and the girls that I was making Air Fryer Italian Sausage while meal prepping this week, they got quite excited. There are sooooo many possibilities when making sausage in the Air Fryer.
Why You’ll Love Them
- It’s Fast! Think of how much time you can save at breakfast by making Air Fryer breakfast sausage instead of using the traditional cooking method.
- They’re healthier. Not to mention that cooking them up in the air fryer is a healthier way to go, too.
- So versatile. Yeap, air fryer sausages are a delicious protein source that the whole family will enjoy, and are especially great for serving up to the kiddoes. Oh, and they make a quick and filling source of protein to add to all your healthy salad lunches.
How to Cook Breakfast Sausage In Air Fryer
- Preheat Air Fryer to 360F / 180C.
- Prick your sausages with a fork to prevent them from exploding while they cook.
- Put the sausage in the air fryer and cook for 11-14 mins. With your tongs, turn the air fryer sausages halfway through the cooking time to make sure they cook evenly.
Chef’s Tip ==> if you have thinner sausages you will need less cooking time, as the 11-14 mins are for nice and thick Italian sausage kind of links.
Recipe Tips
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and the model. I recommend starting with less cook time, check food for doneness and then add more time if necessary.
- To keep your Air Fryer cleaner, you can cook the sausage on top of parchment paper inside the air fryer basket.
- This air fryer sausage recipe is oil-free for those who are trying to avoid using extra oil in their diets. If you prefer to use some oil to cook the sausages and are following Weight Watchers, Keto or Whole30 diets, make sure to use an approved oil or cooking spray.
- Do NOT overfill or overcrowd the basket of the air fryer with too many sausages. While it may be tempting to cook all of your Air Fryer Sausages at once, it may be necessary to make them in batches in order to let the air properly circulate around the sausages and cook them all the way through.
FAQs
As you see folks, YES you can cook sausages in an Air Fryer. And it’s super simple, super easy and super quick. You’ll quickly learn how amazing Air Fryer breakfast sausage and Air Fryer Italian Sausages are and will be happy to have them as a healthy source of protein throughout your day.
Can You Air Fry Frozen Sausages?
Yeap!!! You can add frozen sausages to your Air Fryer. For this, you need to make sure the meat cooks until the internal temperature is 160F. I’d use the 11 minutes as a base to start the timer and then add more time as necessary, keeping in mind that cooking times can vary with different makes and models.
Can You Fry Sausages Without Oil?
You can absolutely fry sausages without oil in the Air Fryer. As you see in this recipe, it is oil free. The oil and grease in the sausages themselves help keep them from sticking to the basket and keep them nice and juicy.
What Kind of Sausages Can You Use in an Air Fryer?
The possibilities are endless when cooking sausage in Air Fryers. You can whip up your favorite kind of sausage in your Air Fryer. Just remember that the thicker the cut of sausage, the more cooking time you’ll need. Some of my favorite varieties to use are:
- Italian sausage
- Andouille sausage
- Bratwurst
- Chorizo
- Breakfast sausages
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Hamburger.
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.
- AIr Fryer Brats.
- Easy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese.
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Serving Suggestions
You can pair these with pretty much anything. Here are a few of my personal faves:
- Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls = awesome breakfast combo!
- Tater Tots Casserole. #comfortfood
- Instant Pot Chickpeas Salad for a healthy lunch option.
- Air Fryer French Fries. #matchmadeinheaven
Weight Watchers Points
If you keep this recipe oil-free or use a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.
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Air Fryer Sausages
Ingredients
- 4-6 Italian sausage links or sausage of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 360F / 182C.
- With a fork, prick your Air Fryer Italian Sausages to prevent them from exploding while they cook.
- Put the sausage in the air fryer and cook for 11-14 mins. With your tongs, turn the air fryer sausages halfway through the cooking time to make sure they cook evenly.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and the model. I recommend starting with less cook time, check food for doneness and then add more time if necessary.
- To keep your Air Fryer cleaner, you can cook the sausage on top of parchment paper inside the air fryer basket.
- This air fryer sausage recipe is oil-free for those who are trying to avoid using extra oil in their diets. If you prefer to use some oil to cook the sausages and are following Weight Watchers, Keto or Whole30 diets, make sure to use an approved oil or cooking spray.
- Do NOT overfill or overcrowd the basket of the air fryer with too many sausages. While it may be tempting to cook all of your Air Fryer Sausages at once, it may be necessary to make them in batches in order to let the air properly circulate around the sausages and cook them all the way through.
Weight Watchers Points
If you keep this recipe oil-free or use a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.Serving Suggestions
You can pair air-fried sausage with pretty much anything. Here are a few of my personal faves:- Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls = awesome breakfast combo!
- Tater Tots Casserole. #comfortfood
- Instant Pot Chickpeas Salad for a healthy lunch option.
