Air-Fryer Sausage: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious

Cooking sausages in an air fryer is a simple, mess-free option for a quick mid-week dinner. It's also a healthier way to cook sausages, as the air fryer achieves a crispy texture with less fat. To cook sausages in an air fryer, arrange them in a single layer in the basket, and cook for around 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit).

Cooking time and temperature

Cooking sausages in an air fryer is a simple and mess-free process. To ensure your sausages are cooked through, you should set your air fryer to a temperature of around 180-200°C (356-400°F). The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your sausages and how many you are cooking, but on average, it will take 8-15 minutes.

For a crispier result, you can use the broiling tray in the air frying basket. First, spray the basket with oil, then place the sausages inside and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the sausages and cook for another 7 minutes.

If you want to ensure your sausages are cooked evenly, you can pierce them a few times with a sharp knife or fork before placing them in the air fryer. This will help release more fat and prevent the sausages from bursting. Just be careful not to poke too deep, or the juices will escape, and your sausages will dry out.

How to arrange sausages in the air fryer

To arrange sausages in the air fryer, first spray the air fryer basket with oil. Then, place the sausages in the basket in a single layer. Make sure they are not overlapping. You can pierce the sausages with a sharp knife a few times all over to release more fat, but this is optional. You can also use a fork or toothpick to poke several holes in each sausage to prevent them from bursting and releasing their juices. Be careful not to poke too deep, or the juices will escape and the sausages will dry out. After poking, brush the sausages lightly with some oil to help them brown evenly.

How to prevent sausages from bursting

To prevent sausages from bursting in an air fryer, use a fork or toothpick to poke several holes in each sausage. Be careful not to poke too deep, or the juices will escape, and the sausages will end up dry.

To cook sausages in an air fryer, first spray the air fryer basket with oil. Then, arrange the sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 180-200°C and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the sausages are cooked through. If you have a meat thermometer, check they have reached 75°C in the middle.

How to store leftover sausages

Cooking sausages in an air fryer is a simple, mess-free option for busy mid-week dinners. To cook sausages in an air fryer, arrange the sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and brush the sausages lightly with some oil. This will help them brown evenly. Set the air fryer to 400°F and then cook the sausages for 10 minutes. Turn the sausages and cook for a further 7 minutes. Check the sausages are cooked, then serve and enjoy.

Store leftover sausages in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-4 days. You can also freeze cooked sausages. Let them cool completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze them for up to 2-3 months. No need to thaw them in the fridge as you can reheat them straight from frozen in the air fryer and serve them however you like! Reheat leftovers in the air fryer - either whole for a few minutes at 360°F (180°C), or (better) cut into bite-size pieces.

How to achieve a crispy texture

To achieve a crispy texture when cooking sausages in an air fryer, there are a few steps you can follow. Firstly, spray the air fryer basket with oil, or brush the sausages themselves with oil, to help them brown evenly. Then, arrange the sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to between 180°C and 200°C (or 400°F). Cook the sausages for around 10 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are well-browned on the outside and cooked through in the middle. You can check this by cutting into them or using a meat thermometer to ensure they have reached 75°C in the middle. For an extra crispy result, you can also try using the broiling tray in the air frying basket.

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