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    Foody Schmoody Blog Recipes For Everyone » Air Fryer

    Published: Mar 7, 2021 · Modified: Jun 18, 2024 by foodyschmoody ·

    Air Fryer Italian Sausage

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    If you are wondering how to cook Italian sausage in the air fryer, you've come to the right place. Air Fryer Italian Sausage is quick, versatile and so easy to make with a result of a sausage that is browned on the outside and moist and juicy inside!

    If you are looking to prepare a gluten-free Italian sausage in the air fryer just be sure to double check your brand of sausage. There are a few out there that are not. Most Italian sausages are keto-friendly but again, always check your labels.

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    3 sausage cooked on blue plate with peppers and tongs

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    If you want to take your air fryer Italian sausage to the next level, make your own sausage. That's right, here is a Homemade Sausage Recipe.

    Why Air Fry Sausage?

    For me, I decided to try to air fry sausage because I was curious but since I first tried it, here are some other good reasons.

    • no oil needed
    • hands-off
    • quick
    • crispy casing
    • juicy
    • tasty
    cooked sausage in air fryer basket

    Cooking Instructions

    Simple. Put your sausage links in the air fryer basket in a single layer (okay if they touch). Set the air fryer to 370 F for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, flip the sausage and return to air fryer for another 6-8 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 F.

    raw sausage in air fryer basket

    Sausage and Peppers

    Besides adding Italian sausage to pastas, pizzas and casseroles, we enjoy eating sausage and peppers (sometimes in a roll and sometimes not). If you want to add peppers, place the peppers in the air fryer basket first and then lay the sausages right on top of the peppers.

    3 cooked sausage links on blue plate with cooked peppers next to them
    sausage in roll with peppers being held in hand

    Use this method for brats too!

    Related: How To Air Fry Bacon

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Does the air fryer require preheating?

    No.

    Do I need to pierce / poke holes in sausage prior to air frying?

    No. This recipe has been tested several times. The cook time/temperature I am using has had great result without poking/piercing.

    Should I line the air fryer with foil or parchment for easy clean up?

    No. Although others recommend lining with parchment, I find that in order for the air to circulate properly you should not line with parchment/foil.

    Why is my air fryer getting smoky when cooking sausage?

    To avoid the air fryer smoking, be sure to start with a clean air fryer. Typically, it is the leftover oils and food remnants that are the culprit of smoking.

    How many sausage can I cook together at once?

    It will depend on the size of your air fryer. I use a 5.8 qt air fryer and it can fit 6 sausage links in a single layer. No worries if the sausage are touching, just keep them in a single layer.

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    3 sausage links on blue plate with peppers

    Air Fryer Italian Sausages

    foodyschmoody
    If you're wondering how prepare Italian sausage in the air fryer, you've come to the right place. Simply put sausage in basket and set fryer. No additional ingredients needed.
    3.38 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 1 minute min
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 16 minutes mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine American, Italian

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 3-6 links Italian sausage

    Instructions
     

    • Place sausage in air fryer in a single layer.
    • Place basket in air fryer. Set temperature to 370° F and time to 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, turn sausage over. Return to same temperature for an additional 5-8 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
    Keyword air fryer, pork, sausage
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    1. Becky McDaniel says

      January 03, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      I cannot post a screen shot but you might want to go back and check the FAQ. It has the 'Lorem ipsum' text in both FAQ boxes (which could also be double).

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      • foodyschmoody says

        January 03, 2022 at 9:41 pm

        hmmm, this is strange. On my end all looks fine. I'll have someone check it out for me. Thank you for the head's up.

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    2. Paula says

      March 07, 2022 at 11:06 am

      Are cook times the same if you cook just one or two? Thanks.

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      • foodyschmoody says

        March 08, 2022 at 1:07 pm

        Yes

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