Bratwurst sausages are packed with flavor, and easy to prepare. Make air fryer brats for a simple weeknight dinner, and serve them with your favorite side dishes.
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Bratwurst
Bratwurst is a German sausage well suited for boiling, grilling, baking and air frying. It's often served hot dog style with buns, or with caramelized onions and side dishes for lunch or dinner.
You can find bratwurst served across the world during Oktoberfest, but these sausages are amazing any time of the year. And with this easy air fryer recipe, they have never been easier to cook!
Why you'll love it
- Brats are easy to cook in the air fryer
- Quick and delicious entree
- Pair the sausages with any side, or serve them in buns with toppings
- Loved by kids and adults
- Ready in less than 15 minutes
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Instructions
You can find full instructions + ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of this page
Air fryer bratwursts could really not be easier to make!
To ensure an even cooking result, I recommend placing the brats in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid stacking them on top of each other.
Air fry at 350 F / 180 C for about 10 minutes, flipping them once about halfway through. The sausages should be golden brown on the surface.
If you want to be certain that the sausages have cooked through, you can use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the brats should be 160 F / 71 C.
Remove them from the air fryer, and serve.
💡 TIP! Only have frozen bratwurst at hand? No problem! You can air fry frozen brats at 350 F / 180 C for about 15 minutes. Frozen sausages only take about 5 minutes longer to cook than chilled sausages.
Top tips
- Place the brats in a single layer in the air fryer. If you're cooking a large amount of sausages, you should cook them in multiple batches.
- Flip the sausages halfway through cooking.
- Your air fryer might cook a little faster or slower than mine. Keep an eye on the bratwursts to prevent them from burning.
Serving suggestions
Serve the air fried bratwurst as an entree with your favorite side dishes and dipping sauces. Here are some of my favorite options:
- Sauces: Honey BBQ Sauce, Ginger Scallion Sauce, Yogurt Dill Sauce, Cheesy Tex Mex Sour Cream Sauce
- Side dishes: Air Fryer Garlic Bread, Caramelized Onions, Slow Cooker Red Cabbage, Spiralized Potatoes, Air Fryer Potato Wedges
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Variations
Glazed: When the sausages have cooked for about 10 minutes, you can use a pastry brush or spoon to add a thin layer of glaze to the top of the sausages. Try for example ketchup, BBQ sauce, or hot sauce. This will add a lot of flavor to the brats.
Sliced sausages: Cut down on the cooking time by slicing or dicing the sausages before you add them to the air fryer. Depending on how large the pieces are, you might be able to air fry the brats in a matter of minutes.
Leftovers
Store leftover cooked sausages in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can either reheat them in an air fryer or microwave and serve them as an entree, or use them in other dishes like sandwiches, pasta dishes, soups and more.
This is a great way to meal prep brats to use in multiple meals throughout the week. The cooked sausages can be diced, sliced or served whole.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Frozen bratwurst can be cooked at the same temperature, but will typically need around 15 minutes to cook through completely.
Yes. You can add aluminum foil at the bottom of the air fryer to make cleanup a little easier.
The bratwurst casings have a tendency to burst, crack or split during cooking. You can usually prevent this by following the temperature and cooking times as instructed. You can also strategically use a knife to cut through the skin on a few places on each sausage to control where it splits.
You can defrost frozen sausages safely by transferring them from a freezer to a refrigerator. Keep them refrigerated for several hours, or overnight.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Brats (Bratwurst)
Ingredients
- 6 bratwursts (fresh or frozen)
- 1 spray olive oil spray
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your air fryer basket with olive oil spray. You can skip this step if your air fryer is non-stick!
- Place the brats in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350 F / 180 C for about 10 minutes, flipping them once about halfway through. The sausages should be golden brown on the surface.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the bratwurst reach 160 F / 71 C.
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Notes
- Store leftover cooked brats in a refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Frozen brats: Add an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time.
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