Air Fryer Sausages
Pork sausages cooked in the air fryer until browned all over, with no oil and no turning of a pan. Four servings in 14 minutes.
Sausages carry their own fat, so the basket needs no oil. The fat runs out as they cook and the fan crisps the skin, which gives an even brown that a frying pan struggles to match.
Cook them from the fridge, not frozen, unless the pack says otherwise. Lay them in a single layer, touching but not overlapping. Do not prick the skins. Pricking lets the juices out and leaves a dry sausage; a gentle air fryer heat does not burst them.
The usual time is 12 minutes at 180°C, turning once halfway. Thick sausages may need 3 minutes more, and thin ones are done in 9. If your machine runs hot, check early.
The sausage is cooked when it is firm to the touch, evenly brown and the juices run clear, with no pink in the middle. Let them rest for a minute before serving. Thin chipolatas need less time and fat pork sausages more, so judge by colour and firmness as well as by the clock, and cut one open if unsure.
What People Ask
How long does Air Fryer Sausages take to make?
About 14 minutes in total — 2 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Air Fryer Sausages?
Do not prick the skins, or the juices escape. Turn halfway for an even colour. Cut one open to check there is no pink in the middle.
What should I serve with Air Fryer Sausages?
Mashed potato; Baked beans; Fried eggs; Onion gravy.
How should Air Fryer Sausages be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 4 minutes.
Is Air Fryer Sausages suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Sausages?
About 468 kcal per serving, with 17 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate and 36 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
The Method for Air Fryer Sausages
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Heat the air fryer to 180°C / 355°F for 2 minutes.
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Lay the sausages in a single layer in the basket.
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Cook for 12 minutes, turning once halfway, until browned all over and cooked through.
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Rest for 1 minute. Serve in buttered bread with the brown sauce, or on a plate with mash.
Tips That Matter
- Do not prick the skins, or the juices escape.
- Turn halfway for an even colour.
- Cut one open to check there is no pink in the middle.
What to Serve With It
Mashed potato · Baked beans · Fried eggs · Onion gravy
Leftovers and Storage
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 4 minutes.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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