Air Fryer Link Sausage
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound link sausage (e.g., breakfast sausage, Italian sausage, or bratwurst)
Optional: olive oil spray
Instructions:
Prepare the Sausage:
If your sausage links are connected, use kitchen scissors to cut them apart.
Lightly spray the sausages with olive oil to help them crisp up, although this step is optional.
Air Fry the Sausage:
Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for about 3 minutes.
Place the sausage links in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding the basket so that the heat can circulate evenly.
Air fry the sausage links for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking. The sausages should be browned and have an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for pork sausages.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once the sausages are cooked through, remove them from the air fryer and let cool for a minute. Serve as part of your favorite breakfast or alongside your preferred sides.
Pro Tips:
Cooking Time: Depending on the thickness of your sausage links, cooking time may vary. Thicker sausages like bratwurst may need an extra 2-3 minutes.
Crispier Sausages: For extra crispy sausage links, increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Prevent Splitting: To prevent sausage links from splitting, pierce them a couple of times with a fork before cooking to allow steam to escape.
Batch Cooking: If cooking more than 1 pound of sausage, do so in batches to ensure even cooking.
Serving Suggestions:
Breakfast Classic: Serve with scrambled eggs, toast, and hash browns for a classic breakfast.
Brunch Plate: Pair with pancakes or waffles for a hearty brunch option.
Add to a Casserole: Slice the cooked sausages and add them to a breakfast casserole or hash for a savory addition.
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