Cooking sausages in an air fryer couldn’t be simpler. Pop them in and you’ll have crispy bangers that cook evenly in no time. Here’s a quick guide to getting perfect Air Fryer Sausages, every time.
Ever since I started sharing my air fryer recipes, I am finding more brilliant ideas.
It’s now a given that sausages are made in the air fryer every time in our house.
Why? They are much crispier than when they’re made in the oven or in a frying pan and the mess is confined to the air fryer. Win win!
Follow these simple tips and tricks to getting perfect sausages, every time.
Why you’ll love Air Fryer Sausages
Quicker than other cooking methods
Works with all sausages
No oil, no faffing
How to Cook Sausages in an Air Fryer
1. If your sausages are linked together, cut them to separate them. No need to prick them.
2. Pop your sausages in your air fryer, making sure you give them each a little room, then turn on your machine. Cook them according to the timings below, turning about half way through.
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Type of sausages? ![⭐]()
The sausages in these photos are really chunky farm shop-style ones, but this recipe works with any you have. Regular thick pork sausages, chipolatas or any flavoured ones too.
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How many sausages to cook at once ![⭐]()
This will depend on the size of your air fryer. But generally you should be able to fit in enough to feed a family of 4.
Just make sure they’re not too tightly packed in to get the heat all around them to cook properly, otherwise your cooking time will be much longer.
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Should I preheat the air fryer? ![⭐]()
No need! Just put your sausages in and switch on.
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Can you cook sausages in the air fryer without oil? ![⭐]()
Yes! You don’t need to add any oil at all. There’s plenty of fat in them already and they’re much tastier and crispier if that fat drains through the air fryer pan instead of sitting in it.
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Time and temperature ![⭐]()
How long and at what temperature you should cook your sausages in the air fryer is as follows:
For normal sausages – 200℃ for 15 minutes
For chipolatas – 180℃ for 10 minutes
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Cooking sausages from frozen ![⭐]()
It’s fine to cook sausages straight from frozen without the need to defrost them first (bonus!)
Cook frozen sausages at 200℃ for 20 minutes
Always check they are fully cooked through before serving.
Leftovers
In the fridge You can keep leftover sausages in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy them cold or reheat them again in the air fryer for a few minutes.
In the freezer You can also freeze cooked sausages. Remember to fully defrost them and reheat thoroughly when you want to eat them again.
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FAQs
I would recommend turning them halfway through the cooking time for a really even cook. You can usually just shake the pan to move them about.
Yes! Cook them at 180℃ for about 10 minutes instead. Some may take a little less time so keep an eye on them after 7 minutes. Depending on the brand, spraying them with oil is often a good idea as they have less fat than meat sausages.
You can if you like but it’s not necessary. If you’d rather make less mess then go ahead, but please note the fat won’t drain from the sausages, which may make them a little less crispy.
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Air Fryer Sausages {Quick & Easy}
Ingredients
- Your chosen sausages
Instructions
- Place your sausages in a single layer into the air fryer pan, leaving a little room between each.
- Turn the air fryer to the required temperature (see notes).
- Turn the sausages half way through the cooking time.
Notes
- Normal sausages – 200℃ for 15 minutes
- Chipolatas – 180℃ for 10 minutes
- Frozen sausages – 200℃ for 20 minutes
- Veggie sausages – 180℃ for about 10 minutes, checking after 7 minutes
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