Cook fresh or frozen breakfast sausage in your air fryer in less than 15 minutes with this easy recipe. These sausages are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside - perfect for breakfast or brunch!
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Pair these breakfast sausages with Air Fryer Toast, Air Fryer Bacon, Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes, and Crispy Belgian Waffles for a delicious breakfast!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Using the air fryer method cooks the sausages in no time.
- The grease in the sausage drips down underneath the air fryer rack, making for easy clean up.
- It's a simple recipe with no prep work involved.
- You can cook fresh or frozen sausage.
- You can air fry different kinds of sausages.
🌭 Ingredients
Only one ingredient is needed to make these air-fried sausages.
Sausage. Use your favorite breakfast sausage. You can use any type of sausage, including chicken sausage, pork sausage, or venison sausage. Use fresh or frozen sausage; either will cook perfectly. I like to cut the sausage links to make them easier to flip.
Find the quantities in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
⏲️ How to make air fryer breakfast sausages
Air frying is one of the easiest methods to cook delicious sausage. Just follow these easy steps or watch the video below.
- Open the package of uncooked sausage and use a fork or knife tip to poke about four holes in each sausage link. This helps any fat drip out. (If your sausage is frozen, let it cook for a few minutes first, then open the air fryer and poke the sausages).
- Preheat your air fryer to 395 degrees F. Lay the sausages in a single layer in the basket, making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Air fry the sausages for 10 minutes, shaking the basket after 5 minutes. Once the internal temperature of the sausages reaches 160 degrees F and they are golden brown, they are done. You can also use a knife to check for doneness. Cut into the sausage, and if no pink remains, it's ready!
- Remove sausages immediately and drain on a paper towel. Serve with maple syrup or ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!
Top Tip
The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the sausages and how full the air fryer basket is. Keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't overcook. If they are not quite done, put them back in for another few minutes.
🍕 What can I make with leftover sausage?
Leftover sausages can be added to pasta dishes, pizza, casseroles, or Oven-Baked Omelet Casserole.
They can also be used as topping for Smoked Burgers or salads or in Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup.
🌡️ Storage
Refrigerator: Store leftover breakfast sausage in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Reheating: Thaw sausages in the fridge if frozen, then air fry at 380ºF for 4-5 minutes until warm.
Variations
- Use different types of sausages. I have made Italian sausage and air-fried Kielbasa sausage. However, thicker sausages will take longer to cook than thinner sausages.
- Stovetop. If you don't have an air fryer, cook on the stovetop with a little water until cooked through.
💭 Top tips
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- If you want extra crispy skin, brush the sausages with olive oil or spray them with cooking spray before cooking.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to make sure it is 160 degrees F before serving.
- All air fryers cook differently, so the cooking time may need to be adjusted.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Depending on the thickness, it takes about 8-12 minutes to cook sausage in an air fryer.
To thaw sausages, place them in the refrigerator overnight, or submerge them in cold water for 30 minutes.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 8 breakfast sausages, your favorite kind
Instructions
- Use a fork or tip of a knife to poke holes in the sausage casing.
- Preheat the air fryer to 395℉.
- Place the sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the sausages for 10 minutes at 395℉, shaking the basket after 5 minutes. Cook until they are golden brown on the outside with no pink remaining inside, and an internal temperature of 160℉.
- When cooked, remove sausages immediately and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- If you want extra crispy skin, brush the sausages with olive oil or spray them with cooking spray before cooking.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to make sure it is 160 degrees F before serving.
- All air fryers cook differently, so the cooking time may need to be adjusted.
Nutrition
The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
About Jeri Walker
Jeri Walker is the founder and CEO of Winding Creek Ranch. She is a self-taught home cook who specializes in easy family-friendly recipes. Jeri is also a food writer who regularly writes articles for MSN. Read about Jeri's journey and connect with her on your favorite social media channels!
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