Air Fryer Sausage

I love making air fryer sausage to complete an easy, well-rounded breakfast! My family goes crazy when I whip these up with eggs and toast for a classic American breakfast.

My Favorite Way to Make Sausage in the Air Fryer

I was about to cook up some breakfast sausages one Saturday morning when I realized I’d never tried air fryer sausage before! I’m all about trying different foods in the air fryer, so I just had to try it.

My family loves a good American breakfast with eggs, some kind of meat, and toast on the side, so I had a feeling they’d be on board for my experiment. I added the sausage to the air fryer basket in rows, then let them cook while I whipped up the rest of breakfast.

It turns out that it’s much easier to air fry sausages than cook them in the oven or on the stove! The air fryer was faster, and it was so much easier to clean up. And while my kids usually like sausage, I swear they devoured my air fryer sausage faster than any other kind! Even Connor, who can be hit and miss on sausage, was on board for it. I saw his fork hit the sausage and then it was just… gone.

And, for more air fryer sausage recipes, be sure to check out my recipes for air fryer Italian sausage, air fryer sausage patties, smoked sausage in the air fryer, and chicken sausage in the air fryer!

How to cook Sausage in the Air Fryer

STEP ONE: Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. 

STEP TWO: Once preheated, carefully place the sausage links in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray, leaving room between each one for the air to circulate.

STEP THREE: Cook them for 7-9 minutes or until done to your desired level of crispiness and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. 

Tips and tricks for the best Air Fryer SAusage

• Preheat the air fryer before adding the sausages. My sausage links always turn out way juicier when I start with a hot air fryer.
• Place the sausage links in rows in the air fryer with room between each one. I always leave space for the hot air to circulate so the sausages cook evenly. I usually don’t need cooking spray, but if your air fryer tends to stick, spritz a little oil in the basket before putting the sausages down.
• Check on the sausages after 7 minutes. Depending on the size, I find that 7-9 minutes is usually perfect.
• Use a meat thermometer to make sure the sausages have reached 160 degrees F on the inside.
• Serve air fryer sausage hot! These links taste so good right out of the air fryer, I always try to time the rest of breakfast so I can get them on plates right away.

What to Serve with Air Fry Sausage

For a delicious breakfast spread, I love serving breakfast sausage in the air fryer with air fryer hash browns, air fryer hard boiled eggs, or air fryer pancakes.

If I want a few meat options, I’ll also whip up some air fryer bacon or air fryer ham!

Air Fryer Sausage FAQs

How long to cook sausage in the air fryer

For me, 8 minutes is usually the perfect amount of time to cook sausage in the air fryer. If I want the outside a little crispier, I’ll cook them for an extra minute.

The key is to make sure the sausages aren’t pink on the inside. As long as there’s no pink, I know they’re cooked all the way through.

How to store leftover Air Fryer sausage

I let my air fryer sausage cool to room temperature, then store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I use turkey sausage links instead?

I love switching things up with turkey sausage! I always add a minute or two to the cooking time since turkey should cook to 165 degrees F, which is slightly higher than the recommended 160 degrees F for pork sausage. I’ve also tried different types of sausage like chicken sausage as well!

How to cook frozen sausage in the air fryer

If I’m making frozen sausage links straight from the freezer, I start by preheating the air fryer to 400 degrees F, then lay them in rows with space between each one like usual. 

Because frozen sausage is precooked, I only cook them for 5-6 minutes so they’re heated all the way through and browned on the outside.

How to reheat breakfast sausage in the air fryer

I always use the air fryer to reheat leftover sausage links because it’s so easy. I preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees F, lay the sausages in the basket with space between each one, then air fry for 2-3 minutes until they’re heated through!

Can I cook multiple foods in the air fryer at once?

When I want to cook a few things in the air fryer at once, I always start with the food that takes the longest. Once the timer reaches the amount of time I need for the second food, I add it to the air fryer. If the second food cooks at a lower temperature, I drop the air fryer temperature.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

• Air fryer turkey meatballs
• Air fryer bacon wrapped jalapenos
• Air fryer hot dogs
• Air fryer chicken tenders
• Air fryer fried chicken

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