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Making brats in your air fryer is so easy! They are full of flavor and ready in only 15 minutes. It really gets no better than that!
Air Fryer Brats
Yes, you can cook bratwurst in your air fryer! My favorite brand of brats is Johnsonville, so that's what I used for this recipe. They typically come with 5 sausages in a pack.
The great thing about making sausages in your air fryer is that they cook super fast, without sacrificing flavor! Gone are the days where you need to break out the grill for that delicious smoky taste. Trust me, these air fryer bratwursts are just as good - if not better!
Ingredients
The only ingredient you'll need for this recipe is a pack of brats. They already come seasoned, so there's no need to add any additional seasonings to the sausage. As an added plus, they are also low carb and keto-friendly. They have 0 net carbs per serving!
I like to serve them with cooked sliced peppers and onions. Brats would also pair well with this Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar, or sauerkraut.
Air Fryer Bratwurts Temperature and Cook Time
These air fryer brats are done in 15 minutes when cooked at a 350-degree air fryer temperature setting. They are considered done when they reach an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees.
I recommend flipping them over halfway through the cooking time to ensure both sides of the sausage are browned evenly.
Can you put aluminum foil in the air fryer?
Yes, you can! However, it depends on how you are using the foil in the air fryer. It is perfectly safe to wrap food in foil, and air fry it. On the other, using foil while cooking more acidic food could cause your food to have an acidic taste.
How to cook brats in an air fryer
- Arrange the brats in the air fryer.
- Air fry at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes, flipping the sausages over halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove brats from the oven, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. Then, enjoy!
Serve brats with sauteed onions and peppers for a delicious meal idea! These work well for breakfast, lunch, and dinner alike.
There you have it! A quick and easy way to enjoy one of your favorite classics!
Yield: 5 servings
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Making brats in your air fryer is so easy! They are full of flavor and ready in only 15 minutes. It really gets no better than that!
Ingredients
- 1 pack of uncooked brats, (I used Johnsonville)
Instructions
- Arrange the uncooked brats in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the brats at 350 degrees, for 12-15 minutes flipping them halfway through. They are done once they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
- Remove the brats from the air fryer basket with tongs, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. Then enjoy!
Notes
Line your air fryer with parchment paper to absorb excess grease.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 57Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 15g
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Roman Powell
I just gave this a try, came out fantastic! I used a Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill to do the air frying, may try 14 minutes next time rather than 15.
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Kay JohnsonI'm happy to hear that! So glad that you enjoyed them!
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Vicky Weber
How accurate is the nutritional information? It just seems incredible when you compare it to what is on the package. TIA
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- Kay Johnson
Hi Vicky, if using Johnsonville brats the recipe would have 2g carbs (it's also 2 net carbs). The nutrition information on the site is calculated based on the ingredients I list for the recipe. Considering that I used Johnsonville for this recipe, I will update the carb count to 3. Keep in mind that nutritional information varies based on the brand you are using. I hope that you enjoy them! Thank you!
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Vicky Weber
This will be the 3rd time I've submitted this question, how accurate is the nutritional information you have listed? It is quite different from the package and I'd really like to know does the air fryer change the info that much. TIA!
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- Kay Johnson
Hi Vicky, my apologies for the delay. I just answered your question in a separate comment. I just got back from vacation and am catching up on comments. Thank you!
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Amber L
Made these today (the cheddar Johnsonville kind) and they turned out great!
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Abigail
Tried this tonight with some hot Italian sausages I picked up today and it turned out SO GOOD! I don’t want to cook them on the grill or stove again.
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- Kay Johnson
Awesome, I'm so happy to hear that. I'm glad that you enjoyed them!
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Mary
With everyone staying home and cooking ran across your site. Am loving my ninja air fryer seldom turn on oven anymore. Question do you have to pierce meat before so doesnt explored in air fyer
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LJ
I'm trying this tonight with brats from the butcher I go to. I have the IP Vortex Plus, so I'll put them in the rotisserie basket. Can't wait!
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- Kay Johnson
I hope that you enjoyed them!
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Jenn
To answer the readers questions regarding the nutrition information...go off of the package you have at home and are cooking. I suspect that the calorie content has a typo as one brat is definitely closer to 250 calories and not 57 calories. Sorry! Hope that helps though.
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- Kay Johnson
Thank you Jenn!
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Jean
Kay, can you use frozen brats?
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- Kay Johnson
Hi Jean, I'm sure you can they would just take a little longer.
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Denise Jones
Tonight I cooked the Johnsonville Italian Sausage brats in my Power XL air fryer. They were excellent! Cooked for 7 minutes at 365 degrees flipped over and cooked for another 6 minutes. Just before serving cooked another 2 minutes at 265 degrees to reheat. Using the parchment paper makes cleanup so easy!
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- Kay Johnson
Thank you!
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Shanda Kullenberg
My local grocery store had amazing "craft" brats. Worked fabulous for my bacon cheddar and pineapple brats!! Wonderful.
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Bill Fitz
Don't wrap food in foil when air frying, hot air driven by the fan is supposed to contact the food directly. To aid in clean up you can line the bottom of the main hopper with foil, but not the basket.
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- Kay Johnson
Thanks for the feedback, I typically use foil in my air fryer with this recipe with no issue. I'll definitely give your suggestion a try next time.
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Toni Freed
Do I need to preheat my air fryer to 350?
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- Kay Johnson
Hi, there is no need to preheat.
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Ione C
Did as instructed. Turned out well - Will no longer use stovetop or oven!!!
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- Kay Johnson
I agree, I only make them in the air fryer now. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed them. Thank you!
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Veronica
Thanks for the temp and timing info. I also tossed in sliced onions plus red and yellow peppers to top the brats. All came out beautifully.
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- Kay Johnson
Thank you, I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed them!
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Cathy
If you only cook 2 instead of the five is the time still the same? I am just learning to use the air fryer, only 2nd time. Thanks
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- Kay Johnson
Hi there! I would go with about 10 - 12 minutes for 2 brats. You can use a knife to check the middle to make sure they are completely done. They should have an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees prior to eating. Thank you!
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Ramon
That’s it! No stove, range, grill, oven or camp fire for me ever again.
Kay’s way is the only way! Air fryer brats rule!Reply
Brenda
Made the cheddar filled Johnsonville Brats and they turned out fabulous
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Wes v
Thank you for the timing and the recipe. I need to chill on the carb and sugar intake (type 2 diabetes) so it’s great to hear if you throw in some peppers and onions you can use that fiber to get to 0 net carbs. Because I love brats!
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Cherish
I have made these many times with this recipe. Delicious!
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