Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Air fryer breakfast sausages are delicious and the easiest way to make them if you don't want to deal with grease all over the stovetop.

This air fryer breakfast sausage recipe doesn't require any oil so that you can enjoy an indulgent breakfast with less fat and unwanted grease! In addition, sausage is an excellent source of protein, so it will keep you fuller for longer and set you up for the day.

Air fryers work by circulating hot air around the food, which gives it a crisp and crunchy finish. This slightly crunchy finish is gorgeous on perfectly cooked air fryer breakfast sausage links, and you'll find that the middle cooks more evenly than if you were to cook them on the stovetop, too.

You'll love how quick and easy it is to make breakfast sausage in air fryer. It takes less than fifteen minutes to prepare them from frozen. It's a fairly' hands off' recipe, so you have time for other food prep or just to enjoy a coffee and some time with your family while your breakfast cooks.

How to make the recipe

Step 1. Place the sausage in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

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Make sure whatever sausage you're cooking has reached an internal temperature of 165ºF

Recipe tips

• The key to this breakfast sausage air fryer recipe is good quality meat. When choosing breakfast sausage, there are a few things to look out for:

1. Always ensure your sausage is at least 75% meat. You'll be surprised how many aren't!
2. Make sure they have a natural casing - lamb or pig rather than plastic.
3. Ideally, buy your sausage from a local butcher who can tell you things like how old the links are and where the meat came from.
4. Good quality sausage should be nice and plump, not dry, not soggy.
5. Please make sure you lay out your sausages in a single layer in the air fryer, like this, will ensure that they cook evenly.
6. Don't forget to flip your sausages halfway through the cooking time! Rotating them ensures that they cook evenly and that you get the yummy crispy finish all over.

How long to cook breakfast sausages in air fryer

It takes around 12 minutes to cook breakfast sausage in the air fryer, depending on the size of the links. 

You can tell when your sausages are done by cutting one open. If the meat is firm, then they are ready to eat. However, if the insides are still pink and a little runny, they need a longer cooking time.

Is it healthier to cook breakfast sausages in air fryer?

Using an air fryer to cook breakfast sausage rather than a deep fryer or stovetop pan means you use less oil, which means less fat and calories. For people on a calorie-controlled diet, this may be preferable.

High intakes of the vegetable oils typically used in frying have also been linked to higher instances of congenital heart disease, so by reducing your intake of oil, you are also reducing this risk.

What to serve with this air fryer breakfast sausage recipe

You can't beat air fryer breakfast sausage links or patties as part of big breakfast! Try some alongside bacon, eggs, fried mushrooms, tomatoes, and delicious air fryer baby potatoes.

They're also excellent in a simple sandwich with your favorite sauce or even as part of an evening meal with your favorite roasted veggies.

How to store air-fried breakfast sausage

I like cooking some extra sausage and having it around to grab as an easy snack for the kids! Cooked sausage will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. As always, make sure you seal them in an airtight container.

You can also keep cooked sausages in the freezer for up to four months; however, the flavor will start to deteriorate the longer you leave them in there.

How to reheat precooked sausage in air fryer

The best way to reheat your sausages is in the air fryer, as you will end up with the best texture this way! 

To reheat your sausages, put them in the air fryer at 370°F in a single layer for between 5-7 minutes. Make sure they are thoroughly heated throughout before serving.

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