Making brats in the air fryer is fast and easy! Done in less than 15 minutes, these Air Fryer Brats are a quick and tasty meal!
The air fryer is a game changer because everything cooks more quickly and it gives a nice crispiness to some food. Brats in the air fryer get nice and taught on the outside, yet stay moist and flavorful on the inside.
Serve these brats with your favorite buns and all the fixings; I like sauerkraut and spicy mustard, but the options are endless. I love making a delicious Simple Wedge Salad, Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, or French Fries to serve alongside the air fryer brats!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Brats:
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All you need is the actual bratwurst sausages for this recipe. You might also want to get things to serve with the brats such as:
- Spicy dijon mustard
- yellow mustard
- rolls or hot dog buns
- sauerkraut
- ketchup
- grilled onions
How to make Brats in the air fryer:
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It's so easy! Add the brats to the air fryer basket, then close and cook. I like to flip them over halfway so that they cook evenly.
Check the internal temperature of the brats using a meat thermometer and make sure it is at least 160 degrees fahrenheit. Remove the brats carefully and serve immediately.
The air fryer brats can be served by themselves, or you can load them up with toppings! I like to load them up and then serve them with some of my favorite side dishes...
The best sides to go with brats:
- Caprese Potato Salad with Creamy Pesto
- Tortellini Pasta Salad
- Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Air Fryer French Fries (homemade)
- Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes (slow cooker and stovetop directions)
- Simple Wedge Salad
Like your brats a little spicier? Try out these delicious Air Fryer Italian sausages and use the medium or hot variety!
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
Making brats in the air fryer is fast and easy! Done in less than 15 minutes, these Air Fryer Brats are a quick and tasty meal!
- 1 package Bratwurst
- buns/rolls
- spicy mustard
- regular mustard
- sauerkraut
- onions
- ketchup
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Add the brats to the air fryer basket and make sure they are not touching (should be room around each brat so air can flow through). Close the air fryer basket and set at 370 degrees for 14 minutes. Halfway through, carefully flip the brats over. Close and continue cooking for remaining time.
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Remove carefully and serve.
Beth says
This is my new favorite way to cook brats! They came out so juicy on the inside and so nicely browned on the outside.
Mel says
The flavor on these brats was out of this world! I loved using the air fryer because it made it all so simple. Can't wait to make these again!
Allyson says
SO happy to hear you loved them!
April says
So easy! Basically, just set it and forget it - loved it!
Kristyn says
Mmmm!!! The air fryer makes these crisp, but tender & so yummy!! My family loves these for lunch or dinner!
Allyson says
It is really such a quick and easy meal!
Sabrina says
Brats are a tradition at our house, and using the air fryer is my new favorite way to cook them. Quick, easy, and the sausage ends up having the perfect texture!
Sandra says
So glad I found this recipe! I can't believe how easy it was to make it in an air fryer!
Aaron says
So easy to make and delish! I'd love to make this again!
Erin says
Super easy to make! I made this and it's really delicious!
Katerina Petrovska says
These Air Fryer Brats turned out perfectly! They were so juicy and delicious. A super easy and tasty meal!
Beti Micevska says
These Air Fryer Brats were great! Juicy inside, nicely browned outside, and full of flavor. An easy, tasty choice!
Allyson says
So happy to hear they turned out well for you!
Janelle says
I find it's useful to turn down the temp just a bit when cooking these in the air fryer. That way they don't split open!
Allyson says
Yes! that is exactly why this recipe calls for 370 degrees! I usually use 400 for most things, but keeping the juices inside the brats is important!