Quick and Easy Air Fryer Sausage is the best recipe for how to cook Italian sausage in the Nuwave, Power Airfryer XL, or any air fryer. You can use links or brats. I love Johnsonville! Serve this sausage with peppers or your breakfast food favorites.
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Can I Cook Sausages in the Air Fryer?
Yes, you can absolutely fry up sausages in the air fryer! When you fry sausages in a skillet, sometimes it’s hard to gauge the perfect timing. A lot of times, the ends may turn out burnt. Not in the air fryer!
Be sure to use air fryer parchment paper. I get mine on Amazon. That makes it safe to cook bacon in the air fryer. It soaks up the excess grease and will help keep the air fryer from smoking.
What Type of Sausage to Use
Look for uncooked sausages. I love Italian sausages, so I typically go with those. Most packages will include 5 sausage links. Depending on the size of your air fryer, these will typically fit in the basket without the need to stack.
How to Cook Sausage in the Air Fryer
- Place air fryer parchment paper on the air fryer basket.
- Add the sausages.
- Air fry!
Cook Time/How Long to Cook
I cook mine for 20 minutes. You should cook sausage until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees. Use a meat thermometer. I use this one from Amazon.
Can You Put Aluminum Foil in the Air Fryer?
Yes, in general you can. I wouldn’t recommend using it for sausage because of the grease and the potential to smoke.
Can You Use Turkey?
Absolutely. Be sure to grab uncooked and it will follow a similar cook time.
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Quick and Easy Air Fryer Sausage
Ingredients
- 5 raw and uncooked sausage links
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket with air fryer parchment paper. Air fryer parchment paper will soak up the grease and prevent the air fryer from smoking. Place the sausage on top of the paper. It's ok for the sausages to touch.
- Cook for 15 minutes on 360 degrees. Open and flip and cook an additional 5 minutes or until the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Use a meat thermometer. You can also flip halfway through.
- Cool before serving.
Cindy
Sunday 26th of February 2023
What about the time and temperature for sausage patties? I normally buy them or the sausage that comes in the package to patty. Thanks!
staysnatched
Tuesday 28th of February 2023
You should cook sausage until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
Tammy
Thursday 1st of September 2022
It's likes cooking on the grill every time. I make all my sausages/hotdogs this way now!
staysnatched
Friday 2nd of September 2022
So glad to hear it!
Nancy
Saturday 27th of August 2022
I'd like to have the sausages with peppers and onions. Is there a way I can combine cooking the sausage and the veggies? Also what seasonings for the veggies other than salt & pepper is suggested. I love your recipes!
staysnatched
Tuesday 30th of August 2022
You can season them with Creole seasoning. Cook the peppers with the sausage if you want. Keep a watchful eye to be sure they don't char quickly.
Lee Ann Guynn
Tuesday 4th of January 2022
I had no idea I could make food like this in the air fryer! Oh my goodness, these have to be my favorite! I love to switch up the colors of the peppers. Just delicious!
staysnatched
Tuesday 4th of January 2022
So good!
Jessica
Friday 27th of August 2021
Perfectly crisp skin!!! My boyfriend loathes the air fryer, but loves italian sausage. I didn't tell him I followed your air fryer advice and he loved them!
staysnatched
Tuesday 31st of August 2021
Ha I'm glad you both enjoyed.