Do not sting
The skin holds juice and fat in the sausage. Holes allow fluid to leak out and also increase smoke generation.
German Recipe
Air Fryer Bratwurst
Raw medium-sized frying sausages need about 12 to 16 minutes depending on the thickness. Turning and internal temperature give more safety than the colour of the skin.
Total time
19 min
Calories
405 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Browned sausage without splash on the stove
The air fryer is suitable for small amounts of frying sausages, because fat can drain and the skin gets dry heat from all sides. The sausage should not be cut in or punctured: Discontinued meat juice dries out the filling. In case of very fatty sausages, some water in the lower drawer can reduce smoke if the appliance manufacturer allows this.
Dinner
German Recipes
Meat
Air Fryer Recipes
Recipe
Air Fryer Bratwurst
Brat sausages brown evenly in the air fryer and remain juicy when cooked by far and not punctured.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Tempering sausages
Remove frying sausage from the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking and pat dry. Do not pierce or cut.
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2
Preparing Device
Preheat air fryer to 180 °C. In case of lean sausages, oil the basket very thin; fatty sausages do not need any extra oil.
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3
Apply loosely
Put sausages side by side in the basket with some distance. They must not be stacked or directly on the heating element.
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4
Cooking First Page
Cook at 180 °C for 7 minutes. Open the drawer carefully and turn the sausages with a pliers.
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5
Prepared cooking
Cook for another 5 to 9 minutes. At the thickest point, test at least 72 °C internal temperature; also fully cook poultry bratwurst.
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6
Let it rest for a while
Let the sausages rest for 2 minutes and serve with mustard, parsley, cabbage salad and bread rolls as desired.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Bratwurst
Measure the internal temperature
A browned skin does not say anything about the centre. The thermometer leads sideways to the middle of the thickest sausage.
Avoid smoke
Remove deposits in the device and clean the drawer after each serving. Note manufacturer's instructions for collecting fat.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Heat pre-cooked sausages at 180 °C for about 8 to 10 minutes and turn after half.
Small Nurembergers usually need only 8 to 11 minutes. After 5 minutes turn and check early.
Nutrition per serving
405kcal
3.0 gCarbohydrates
21.0 gProtein
34.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Bratwurst
Medium sausages usually take 12 to 16 minutes at 180 °C. Thickness, initial temperature and device change the time.
Yes. turning the potatoes once after about half ensures more even browning and prevents bright positions.
No. This will release juice and fat, the filling will become drier and dripping fat can smoke more strongly.
Safer and more even is completely thawed sausage. In the case of frozen goods, observe the manufacturer's specifications and check the internal temperature.
Fat can drop onto hot residues or components. Clean the device, do not overfill it and use only manufacturer-compliant countermeasures.
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