Air Fryer Brats

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By far the easiest way to cook a bratwurst, these air fryer brats are ready in minutes so you can focus on preparing all of your fixings to top them with.

There’s nothing better than a brat slathered in all the fixings on a summer day. When I’m making a quick lunch for the kids, need an easy snack, or I’m having friends over for dinner, I need something that cooks quickly and tastes delicious. Whether served on a bun with mustard and slaw, on a snack platter, or cut up into a baked pasta, air fryer brats bring so many possibilities.

These bratwursts come out with crispy skin and a soft inside, making them infinitely better than a microwaved sausage and needing less time than it takes to set up a barbecue. All you need are your brats, toppings, an air fryer, and 10 minutes.

Ingredients //

• 4 bratwursts

How to Make Air Fryer Brats // The Steps

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F

Step 2: Use a sharp knife to cut shallow slashes along the side of the brats. 

Step 3: Pop the brats into the air fryer in a single layer.

Step 4: Fry the brats for 10 to 12 minutes, turning over halfway through. 

Step 5: Take the brats out of the air fryer and serve as you like.

Serving Suggestions //

There’s a million things you can do with an air fryer brat. Here are some ideas:

• In a bun with any (or all of) the toppings, like ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, sauerkraut, fried onions, or hot sauce.
• Make a chili brat by adding chili and cheese to the top of your bratwurst.
• Slice up your brat and use it in pasta or a salad in place of other proteins.
• Season your brat and serve the slices on skewers as an appetizer with mustard dip on the side.

Variations //

This cooking method will work for just about any sausage, be it chicken, hot dogs, chorizo, or a veggie sausage. Varying sizes may alter the cooking time, so keep an eye on them and follow package instructions when in doubt.

FAQs //

How to Store Air Fryer Brats //

If you have leftovers, seal your cooked brats tightly in cling film or a Ziplock bag and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can reheat them in the air fryer, microwave, or in a pan over the stove for a few minutes, until heated through and sizzling.

They can also be kept in the freezer, wrapped up, for up to 2 months. Either defrost them in the refrigerator overnight or add a couple minutes to your reheating time.