Learn how to cook brats in an air fryer. These air fryer brats are the perfect last-minute snack or meal to serve on game day, Octoberfest, or really any day. This recipe doesn't require a lot of preparation and is quick to cook. Serve these German sausages with hot dog buns, sauerkraut, and toppings of your choice. They will taste delicious every time.
Brats in an Air Fryer
Today, I will be showing you how I cook the brats in an air fryer. It's absolutely one of my favorite ways to prepare bratwurst. It's so quick and far less messy than cooking the bratwurst on the grill.
In this recipe, I used Kirkland Bratwurst that I purchased from Costco and cooked it using my Gourmia 8Qt Air Fryer. The preparation is pretty simple and no additional seasoning is needed.
The Best Temperature to Cook Brats in an Air Fryer
I've tried cooking the sausages at different temperatures and I think the air fryer does a wonderful job cooking the bratwurst at 325°F. The brats are so moist and juicy on the inside and a nice golden brown color on the outside.
Air Fryer Brats Cooking Time
This air fryer bratwurst takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and to cook. As always, you need to preheat the air fryer and set the temperature to 325°F before you put anything in it.
Once the oven is preheated, cook the bratwursts for 7 minutes, flip, then continue cooking for 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F using a meat thermometer.
How to Cook Brats in the Air Fryer
Step 1. Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer and set the temperature to 325°F.
Step 2. Place the Brats in the Air Fryer
Arrange the sausages in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd and work in multiple batches if necessary.
Step 3. Air Fry the Brats
Cook for 7 minutes, flip the sausages, then continue cooking for 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F using a meat thermometer.
FAQ and Cooking Tips
Transfer the leftover cooked bratwurst to an airtight container. If stored properly, it can last up to 4 days in the fridge or 1-2 months in the freezer.
You can reheat the leftover bratwurst in the microwave on low, stopping every 30 seconds to stir.
You can serve brats with sauerkraut, caramelized onions, mustard, coleslaw, hard rolls (Kaisersemmel), dill pickle, relish, or ketchup.
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Brats in an Air Fryer
Equipment
- an Air Fryer
Materials
- 5 Bratwurst links
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer and set the temperature to 325°F.
- Arrange the sausages in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd and work in multiple batches if necessary.
- Cook for 7 minutes, flip the sausages, then continue cooking for 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F using a meat thermometer.
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