Brats in the Air Fryer (2024)

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Brats in the Air Fryer? ›

The bottom line on frying brats in an air fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Place the brats in the air fryer basket in a single layer so there is room for the hot air to circulate around them. Cook. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning them over halfway through, until done.

There is no need to pierce the brats before air frying. The circulating hot air helps to cook the brats evenly without the need for poking holes in them.

Place the bratwurst in the pot and bring the water to a boil before turning the heat down to simmer until the brats have cooked through — about 20 minutes. After you finish boiling, transfer them to a hot skillet to cook covered for an additional three minutes to get their outsides crispy.

Can You Cook Frozen Brats in an Air Fryer? Yes! Both uncooked and cured bratwurst go from freezer to air fryer with ease. It takes just 12 to 15 minutes for the casing to crisp and the center of the sausage to reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.

A digital meat thermometer is the only way to guarantee your brats reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F degrees. (The temperature continues to rise by a few degrees after cooking, so it's fine to pull the brats from the heat at 155°F). This rule applies to both fresh and pre-cooked brats.

Even if you're a die-hard brats-on-the-grill person, you won't believe how good these brats in the air fryer are! Air fryer brats are juicy, have amazing flavor, and can be made in just 17 minutes from start to finish!

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C). Spray the fryer basket with cooking spray or use an air fryer disposable parchment liner. Place brats in the air fryer basket, being sure not to overcrowd, leaving some room around them. Cook until browned, flipping halfway through cooking time, 12 to 15 minutes.

Can bratwurst be pink in the middle? ›

However you choose to cook bratwurst, be sure the sausages are cooked all the way through. They should register 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, or you can cut into one with the tip of a paring knife and check that the meat is no longer raw and dark-pink; it should be moist and juicy and very light pink.

Pierce the sausages a few times all over using a sharp knife (this is optional, but will help release more fat). Arrange the sausages in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 180C and cook for 10-15 mins, turning every 5 mins, until the sausages are cooked through.

Brats are done when their internal temperature reaches 160 °F. We recommend removing them from the grill once they've hit 160 °F. This will take about 12 to 15 minutes at 375 °F. Since brats are a smaller cut of meat, they only need to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes after removing them from the grill.

Cook the brats at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through. This will ensure even cooking and a nicely browned exterior. Check the internal temperature of the brats using a meat thermometer. They should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Grab your ingredients, and preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease the inside of the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Arrange sausage patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes; flip the patties and cook about 3 minutes more.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.