Our easy recipe for Smoked Sausage in the Air Fryer is ready in under 10 minutes! It's perfect served as-is with your favorite dipping sauces, in a hotdog bun with peppers and onions, or even cut into slices in a Cajun-style rice bowl with beans. Crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside, you'll love every bite!
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Air Fryer Smoked Sausage
Don't be fooled by how simple it is to air fry smoked sausage! This dish delivers perfectly cooked sausage with a crispy exterior and plump and juicy interior. If you're a busy parent in need of a quick and easy dinner, or simply in search of a new way to cook smoked sausage, we guarantee you'll love this recipe!
Our air fryer smoked sausage recipe brings out the best flavor of the sausage. Thanks to the air fryer's even distribution of heat, they're cooked evenly all of the way through, maximizing the taste and texture with every bite.
No matter what type of smoked sausage you're cooking, whether you're a fan of andouille, kielbasa, turkey sausage, or even smoked chicken sausage, you can use this air fryer sausage recipe to prepare the perfect dinner for you! Let's get air frying!
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What is smoked sausage?
To put it simply, smoked sausage is a mix of ground meat, such as pork or beef, with tasty seasonings and spices. The seasoned meat mixture is added to a casing, then smoked in wood chips, giving the sausage its delicious smoked flavor. The taste varies depending on the wood used in the smoking process, with hickory, mesquite, and apple being common choices.
When you're buying smoked sausage for this recipe, we recommend looking for sausages without too many fillers, and with a natural casing for the traditional "snap" when you bite into the sausage.
Ingredients
- Smoked Sausage: Whether you like it spicy, mild, or with unique flavor profiles, there are countless variations to choose from at your local grocery store. You can choose your favorite brand, or according to the seasonings used. Unlike other recipes, you will not need any additional cooking spray or oil to prepare this dish.
How to Air Fry Smoked Sausage
Step 1 - Preheat: Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F. If your air fryer does not have a built-in preheat function, simply run it at 400°F without anything in the basket for 3-5 minutes until heated.
Step 2 - Prep Sausage: Prepare the sausage by slicing it into ½-inch thick pieces. This step helps the sausage cook evenly and gives it a crispier texture when finished cooking. However, you can leave them whole, if you prefer.
Step 3 - Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Arrange the smoked sausage pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding, or the sausage may not cook evenly.
Step 3 - Air Fry: Air fry the sausages for 5-6 minutes, turning them over halfway through the cooking time to achieve an even crispiness. Make sure to use tongs, as the sausages will be very hot.
Step 4 - Serve and Enjoy: Once crispy and heated through, carefully remove the sausage from the basket. Serve as a complete meal with veggies like bell peppers and onions, or with a dipping sauce like BBQ sauce or simple ketchup and mustard!
Toaster Oven Style Air Fryer Instructions
The following instructions are for toaster oven style air fryers, such as the Breville Smart Oven Air. This style of air fryer typically takes longer to cook.
- Preheat air fryer toaster oven to 400°F.
- Slice smoked sausage into ½-inch thick pieces. Alternatively, you can leave the sausages whole, if you prefer.
- Arrange the smoked sausage in a single layer on the air fryer tray. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, or until they are heated through and crisp to your liking.
- When ready, remove from the air fryer to a serving plate. Enjoy your easy air fryer sausage as a snack, appetizer, or dinner!
Recipe Tips
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket.
- Turn over halfway through air frying to ensure even cooking. Make sure to use tongs.
- The total time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model.
- Recipe time and temperature is based on a preheated air fryer. If cooking multiple batches, check on subsequent batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
Storage Instructions
- Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- When ready to enjoy, reheat them in the air fryer to restore their crispy texture. Reheat at 350°F for about 3-5 minutes or until heated through. You can check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer if you aren't sure whether they're heated all the way through.
- You can also freeze leftover cooked smoked sausage by storing it in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as an easy meal paired with vegetables like our Air Fryer Peppers and Onions. See our guide on making Air Fryer Sausage Peppers and Onions if you want tips on cooking them together!
- Alternatively, another great choice is Air Fryer Green Beans.
- Pair with Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes or Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes for a classic, delicious combo.
FAQ
Yes, you can! Simply adjust the cooking time to ensure that they cook through completely. Start with a lower temperature and longer cooking time, then increase the heat if needed. To prevent food-borne illness, uncooked sausages should be cooked to 165°F.
If your sausages are not as crispy as you'd like, try increasing the cooking time by a couple of minutes, but be careful not to overcook them and dry them out.
Yes, you can cook frozen sausages in the air fryer! See our Air Fryer Frozen Breakfast Sausage for a simple guide with tips and additional serving suggestions.
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Smoked Sausage in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12-16 ounces Smoked Sausage sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. If your air fryer does not have a built-in preheat function, simply set to 400°F and heat for 3-5 minutes before cooking your sausage.
- Slice smoked sausage into ½-inch thick pieces. Alternatively, you can leave them whole, if you prefer.12-16 ounces Smoked Sausage
- Arrange smoked sausage slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Air fry for 5-6 minutes, turning over halfway through air frying to ensure even crispiness. Make sure to use tongs when turning the pieces over to avoid burning yourself.
- Once the smoked sausage is crispy and heated through, carefully remove from the air fryer basket and serve.
Notes
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket.
- Turn over halfway through air frying to ensure even cooking. Make sure to use tongs.
- The total time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model.
- Recipe time and temperature is based on a preheated air fryer. If cooking multiple batches, check on subsequent batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
- For toaster oven style air fryers with a tray, cook for 6-8 minutes instead of 5-6.
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