Air Fryer Smoked Sausage: The Quickest, Easiest Method

Cooking Eckrich smoked sausage in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get a delicious, evenly cooked meal. The air fryer cooks the sausage to a golden brown without drying it out, and you can add your favourite sauces and seasonings to customise the recipe. You can also serve the sausage with a low-carb veggie and a garden salad to make a complete meal.

Preheat the air fryer to 350-400°F

Preheat your air fryer to 350-400°F. While the air fryer is preheating, take your smoked sausage and slice it into ½-inch to 1-inch thick pieces using a serrated knife. Make sure the pieces are similar in size for even cooking.

Once the air fryer is preheated, open the basket or tray and place the sliced sausage inside in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket to allow hot air to circulate around the sausage. If desired, you can lightly brush or spray the sausage with a little oil to enhance browning and crispiness, but it's not necessary.

Carefully place the basket or tray back into the air fryer and set the timer for 8-10 minutes.

Slice the sausage into 1/2-1 inch thick pieces

To cook Eckrich smoked sausage in an air fryer, you'll need to slice the sausage into 1/2-1 inch thick pieces. To do this, use a serrated knife to cut the sausage into equal-sized coins. Make sure the pieces are similar in size to ensure even cooking. You can also cut the sausage to your preference if you want smaller or larger portions. Once sliced, arrange the sausage slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Do not overcrowd the basket to allow hot air to circulate around the sausage.

Place the sausage in the air fryer basket in a single layer

To cook Eckrich smoked sausage in an air fryer, start by preheating your air fryer to 350° Fahrenheit. While the air fryer is preheating, slice the sausage into equal-sized pieces, anywhere from ½ inch to 1 inch thick. Place the sausage slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow hot air to circulate around the sausage. You can lightly brush or spray the sausage with oil to enhance browning and crispiness, but this is not necessary. Set the timer for 8-10 minutes, flipping the sausage halfway through.

You can add barbecue sauce during the last 3 minutes of cooking to give your sausage a summer cookout vibe, or serve it with your favourite sauce on the side.

Spray the sausage with oil

To cook Eckrich smoked sausage in an air fryer, you'll need to preheat your air fryer to 400°F. While the air fryer is preheating, take your smoked sausage and slice it into ½-inch to 1-inch thick pieces using a serrated knife. Make sure the pieces are similar in size for even cooking.

Spraying the sausage with oil is an optional step, but it will enhance the browning and crispiness of the sausage. You can lightly brush or spray the sausage with a little oil.

Once you've sprayed the sausage with oil, place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Do not overcrowd the basket to allow hot air to circulate around the sausage. Set the timer for 8-10 minutes, flipping the sausage halfway through.

You can add barbecue sauce during the last 3 minutes of cooking for a summer cookout vibe, or serve the sausage with your favourite sauce on the side.

Air fry for 8-10 minutes

Once your air fryer is preheated, it's time to add the sausage. Place the sausage slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Make sure the pieces are similar in size for even cooking. You can lightly brush or spray the sausage with oil to enhance browning and crispiness, but this is not necessary. Set the timer for 8-10 minutes.

While the sausage is cooking, you can prepare any side dishes or sauces. The air fryer cooks the sausage evenly and crisps the outside to a golden brown without drying it out. It's a quick and easy way to prepare a meal with less clean-up than pan-frying.

If you want to add barbecue sauce to your sausage, add it during the last 3 minutes of cooking. This will give your meal a summer cookout vibe all year long! You can also save the sauce for dipping and pair it with your favourite sauce on the side.

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