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    Air Fryer Sausage Links

    Posted: Feb 17, 2022 Last Modified: Mar 24, 2022 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Want to get breakfast quickly on the table? Try this Air Fryer Sausage Links recipe! You can cook your breakfast sausage in the air fryer quickly and easily in 10 minutes while you work on the rest of your breakfast. Even better, they’re less greasy than cooking them on the stovetop!

    I’m all about having easy mornings. The less work, the better! I love how I can cook sausage links in the air fryer in a blink of an eye. There’s no grease splattering around, there’s no need to constantly turn them, and they’re done in 10 quick minutes. In that time, I’m able to scramble or fry up some eggs and just like that, a simple breakfast is ready to go. Once you’ve tried this method, you won’t want to go back!

    A plate with eight air fryer sausage with maple syrup on the side.


     

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Raw sausage links.
    • sausage links — that’s it! No need to add oil or anything. You just need some breakfast sausage links. I prefer to use fresh sausage links. If you buy them in bulk and freeze them, you can thaw them ahead of time or add a few extra minutes to cook them from frozen.
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    This is the air fryer I use. I love how large this air fryer is! It can fit a whole chicken or 2 bags of frozen French fries!
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    How to Cook Sausage Links in an Air Fryer

    • Sausage links in an air fryer.
    • Air fryer sausage links.
    • Add the breakfast sausages to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Try not to pack them in tightly so the hot air can reach them evenly.
    • Air fry the sausage links at 375F for 10 minutes, giving the basket a shake at the halfway mark.
    Close up of air fryer sausage links.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • I love drizzling some maple syrup over the breakfast sausages before serving.
    • The sausages will be puffy after air frying then deflate and look a little wrinkly once cooled. It’s perfectly normal!
    • Add a few extra minutes if they’ve been frozen beforehand.
    A plate with air fryer sausage links with maple syrup on the side.
    Why is my air fryer smoking?

    Similar to bacon or any other high fat/grease items, there may be some smoking. To decrease the chances of white smoke, make sure the air fryer is clean before using it. Burnt food, leftover crumbs, and grease in the air fryer will smoke. If you want to prevent smoking, you can add a few splashes of water to the bottom of the air fryer before using. Another suggestion is to add some bread to the bottom to soak up the grease as the sausages cook but I feel like that’s a waste of good bread!

    How do I know my sausage is done?

    The exterior of the breakfast sausages should be brown to indicate doneness. You can also use a meat thermometer to make sure sausage has reached an internal temperature of 160F.

    Do I need any oil spray?

    Nope! The sausages do not require any extra oil to cook in an air fryer.

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Leftovers: once cooled, store the cooked sausage links in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat them in a microwave or air fryer.
    • Freezer: allow the air fryer sausage links to cool before transferring them into an airtight container before storing them in the freezer. They can last for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

    More Air Fryer Recipes to Try

    • Air Fryer Tater Tots
    • Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
    • Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Shrimp
    • Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
    • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
    • Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Peppers and Onions via Crumb Top Baking
    • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
    A plate with air fryer sausage links with maple syrup on the side.

    Air Fryer Sausage Links

    Want to get breakfast quickly on the table? Try this Air Fryer Sausage Links recipe! You can cook your breakfast sausage in the air fryer quickly and easily in 10 minutes while you work on the rest of your breakfast. Even better, they're less greasy than cooking them on the stovetop!
    5 from 55 votes
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    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 8-10 sausage links, or more

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Instructions

    • Add the breakfast sausages to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Try not to pack them in tightly so the hot air can reach them evenly.
    • Air fry the sausage links at 375F for 10 minutes, giving the basket a shake at the halfway mark.
    • Cook in two batches if you want to double the recipe.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 122kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 99mg | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
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    Comments

    1. Tray says

      January 04, 2024 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and quick… no fail for making sausages in a jiffy!

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        January 05, 2024 at 10:31 am

        Thanks you for your review, Tray!

        Reply
    2. Vickie Carter says

      January 16, 2024 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      Air fryer sausage links were more evenly cooked than any I’ve ever done in the skillet. Cooking them was simply set it and forget it except for moving them around a bit halfway through. I like mine a little more done than most, so I might add another minute next time.

      Reply
    3. Liz says

      October 11, 2024 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      Why didn’t I think of this??? This is the perfect way to cook sausage with no greasy mess. Genius!!

      Reply
    4. Nicole Kendrick says

      October 11, 2024 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite way to make sausage. It got so tender and juicy on the inside and the casing was nice and crispy on the outside. Yum!

      Reply
    5. Elizabeth says

      October 14, 2024 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      So quick and easy! I love using my air fryer to keep things simple and this was helpful!

      Reply
    6. Juyali says

      October 14, 2024 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like another easy and tasty way to tackle a recipe using my air fryer. :) We use ours a lot, it’s so easy and versatily to make almost anything in a flash, like this recipe!

      Reply
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