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    How to Cook Italian Sausage in an Air Fryer (so easy!)

    Modified: Jan 17, 2025 • Published: May 24, 2021 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    You are going to love cooking air fryer Italian sausages. Using the air fryer is the fastest and easiest way to cook sausages and they turn perfectly - nice and crisp on the outside, yet juicy and tender on the inside.

    A plate with cooked Italian sausages on it with a side of ketchup.
    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this cooking method: 
    • Ingredient notes:
    • How to cook Italian sausage in an air fryer:
    • If you have a basket style air fryer:
    • If your sausages are frozen:
    • How to know if sausage is fully cooked:
    • Top Tips:
    • How to serve:
    • How to store:
    • Frequently asked questions:
    • Other easy air fryer recipes you will love:
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    Why you will love this cooking method: 

    • They are so easy to cook and the clean up is so simple!
    • It takes less than 15 minutes to cook the sausage! You also don't have to worry about turning or flipping the sausages as they cook - it's totally hands-off!
    • The sausages turn out perfectly cooked with a nice crisp skin and juicy, tender inside.
    • You can cook the sausages from fresh or from frozen and can use either beef or pork sausages.
    • Cooking sausages in the air fryer doesn’t leave your kitchen smelling like sausage grease like frying them does and you also don’t have to worry about grease spraying everywhere.

    If you are interested, you can learn more about the health benefits of air frying!

    Ingredient notes:

    Italian sausages – you can use either beef sausage, pork sausage, turkey sausage or chicken sausage. I like using mild Italian sausage but you can use any type that you like including sweet Italian sausage, spicy Italian sausages or hot Italian sausage. If you have sausage links be sure to cut the uncooked sausages apart before cooking them.

    How to cook Italian sausage in an air fryer:

    Simply put the sausages onto the rack of your air fryer oven in a single layer and cook them for 12 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Six Italian sausages on an air fryer tray.

    If you have a basket style air fryer:

    Preheat your air fryer it to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and then cook the sausages in the air fryer basket for 12-14 minutes, flipping them half way through.

    If your sausages are frozen:

    To air fry frozen Italian sausages, first cook the sausages for 5 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit to help thaw them, and then cook them for an additional 12 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit.

    How to know if sausage is fully cooked:

    To double check that your sausages are cooked you can use an instant-read thermometer. According to the USDA, sausages made with ground beef, pork, lamb or veal should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. If using sausages made from ground turkey or ground chicken the internal temperature of the sausages should be 165°F.

    Top Tips:

    • Every model of air fryer is different, and different air fryer models may cook food at a different rate so you may have to adjust the cook time slightly depending on the brand you are using.
    • Depending on the size of the sausages and thickness of the sausage you are using you may have to adjust the cooking time.
    • Don't overlap the sausages in the air fryer or they won't cook properly. Cook them in a single layer. 
    • Be sure to leave some space between each sausage to ensure the hot air has room to circulate around them for even cooking. This will lead to the most juicy sausage possible.
    • If food tends to stick to your air fryer, give the air fryer tray or air fryer basket a spray with a cooking oil such as avocado oil or olive oil before cooking the sausages.

    How to serve:

    Sausages can be served in so many ways. You can put them into hot dog buns and serve them like a hotdog with your favorite toppings like ketchup, sugar free bbq sauce or mustard. They are also delicious served on their own as a quick snack.

    Italian sausages are also delicious eaten for breakfast. I love pairing them with a chicken omelettes or dairy free blueberry pancakes.

    You can pair these sausages with different side dishes like roasted bell peppers and onions, air fryer roasted potato wedges, green beans and slivered almonds, or air fried broccoli.

    Sausages also make a great addition to pasta dishes, soups or stews.

    How to store:

    Store any leftover sausage in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Sausages cooked in an air fryer on a plate with ketchup.

    Frequently asked questions:

    Do I have to preheat my air fryer?

    For this air fryer recipe you do not need to preheat your air fryer. If you choose to preheat it, take a few minutes off the cooking time.

    Other easy air fryer recipes you will love:

    • Easy Air Fryer Hash Browns
    • Air Fryer Crispy Potato Wedges
    • Air Fryer Brats
    • Healthy Turkey Burgers
    • Air Fryer Broccoli
    • Air Fryer French Fries (from frozen)

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    Air Fryer Italian Sausages recipe

    Air Fryer Italian Sausages

    Making Italian Sausages in the air fryer is the best! They are nice and crisp on the outside yet juicy and tender on the inside. Plus they're so easy to make!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meat
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 388kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 6 Italian sausages

    Optional

    • spray oil

    Instructions

    • Place the sausages on the tray of your air fryer and cook for 12 minutes at 370F.

    Optional

    • If food tends to stick to your air fryer, spray the tray with a cooking oil first.

    Notes

    1. You can use either beef or pork sausages for this recipe.
    2. The nutritional values shown reflect 1 cooked sausage. The macros will vary slightly depending on the specific brand and type of sausage used.
    3. Store any leftover cooked sausages in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 283mg | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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