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Air Fryer Italian Sausages

May 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Cooking air fryer Italian sausages is the fastest and easiest way to cook sausages. They turn out so nice and crisp on the outside yet juicy and tender on the inside. The clean up is so simple and you can cook either fresh or frozen Italian sausages in the air fryer.

A plate with cooked Italian sausages on it with a side of ketchup

Why you will love this recipe: 

  • Italian sausages in air fryer are so easy to cook and the clean up is so simple!
  • Cooking sausages in the air fryer doesn’t leave your kitchen smelling like sausage grease like frying them or cooking them in an Instant pot does and you also don’t have to worry about grease spraying everywhere.
  • It takes less than 15 minutes to cook the sausages and you can either cook them from fresh or from frozen and can use either beef or pork sausages and sausage links or sausage patties.
  • The sausages turn out perfectly cooked with a nice crisp skin and juicy, tender inside and you also don’t have to worry about turning or flipping them as you cook – it’s totally hands-off!
  • Sausages are a healthy meal or snack that are gluten free, dairy free, keto, low carb, paleo and Whole30. 

Ingredients:

  • Italian Sausages – you can use either beef or pork Italian sausages for this recipe. You could also swap Italian sausages for any other type of sausage such as bratwursts or breakfast sausages. Some popular brands of Italian sausages include Johnsonville Italian sausages, Trader Joe’s Italian sausages and Great Value Italian sausages. 

How to cook: 

Step one: 

Simply put sausages in your air fryer in a single layer (either on the air fryer tray or in the air fryer basket) and cook them for 12 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit. 

If you have a basket style air fryer:

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

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.

Chef’s tips:

  • Every model of air fryer is different, so you may have to adjust the cooking time slightly depending on the brand you are using.
  • Depending on the size of sausages 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. 
  • 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 before cooking the sausages. 

How to serve:

  • Pair them with roasted peppers and onions.
  • Serve with roasted potatoes and broccoli.
  • Add them to pasta dishes.
  • Eat the sausages in buns like hot dogs.
  • Eat them on their own or with a side of French fries.

How to store: 

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

Sausages cooked in an air fryer on a plate with ketchup

Frequently asked questions:

How long do Italian sausages take to cook in an air fryer?
It only takes 12 minutest to cook Italian sausages in an air fryer when cooked at 370 degrees Fahrenheit. 
 
Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
Some air fryer recipes will ask you to preheat your air fryer, but you don’t have to for this air fryer recipe. 
 
What temperature do I cook sausage in an air fryer?
Sausages turn out best in an air fryer when cooked at 360 degrees Fahrenheit. 
 
What temperature should sausages be cooked to?

The internal temperature of sausages should be 160 degrees Fahrenheit or 71 degrees Celsius. This ensures the meat is fully cooked and safe to eat.

Why is it called Italian sausage?

In North America, Italian sausage most often refers to a type of pork sausage which is seasoned with fennel or anise as the main seasoning. As the name implies, Italian sausage originates in Italy. However, in Italy there are many types of sausage recipes, each one stemming from a different region. The Italian sausage version that is most common in the US and Canada most resembles sausage from Sicily in terms of flavours, but the version from Sicily uses courser meat and has a higher fat content.

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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!

Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meat
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword keto, picnic food, tailgate
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 388 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Italian sausages

Optional

  • spray oil

Instructions

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

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Optional

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

Recipe 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.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Italian Sausages
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 819mg36%
Potassium 283mg8%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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