Making Italian sausages in the air fryer is fast and easy! Done in less than 15 minutes, these Air Fryer Italian Sausages 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 the food. Italian Sausages in the air fryer get nice and taught on the outside, yet stay moist and flavorful on the inside.
It's easy to make this a full meal by adding onions and peppers to the air fryer to cook at the same time!
Serve these sausages with your favorite buns and all the fixings; I like seasoned onions and peppers, 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 Italian Sausages!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Italian Sausages:
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All you need is the actual Italian sausages for this recipe. You might also want to get things to serve with them such as:
- rolls or hot dog buns
- onions and peppers to cook with the sausage
- marinara sauce
How to make Italian Sausage in the air fryer:
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- It's so easy! Add them to the air fryer basket, then close and cook. I like to flip them over halfway so that they cook evenly.
- If you want to serve them with onions and peppers, thinly slice the onions and peppers and give a light spray of oil. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and then place into the air fryer with the sausages.
- Check the internal temperature of the brats using a meat thermometer and make sure it is at least 160 degrees fahrenheit. Remove the Italian sausages carefully and serve immediately.
The air fryer Italian Sausages can be served by themselves, or you can load them up with toppings!
I like to make a pot of spaghetti and homemade marinara sauce, then slice up the sausage and throw into the pot!
The best sides to serve with Italian Sausage:
- 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
How to reheat the Italian Sausages:
- From the refrigerator, add the Italian Sausages back to the air fryer basket. Set for 375 degrees and cook for 3 minutes. They should be warmed through.
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
If you like air frying as much as I do, checkout these other popular air fryer recipes:
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Brats
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
- Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings (SUPER CRISPY & EASY)
Making Italian sausages in the air fryer is fast and easy! Done in less than 15 minutes, these Air Fryer Italian Sausages are a quick and tasty meal!
- 6 Italian Sausages
- 2 medium onions, sliced thinly
- 2 medium red peppers sliced thinly
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 TBS olive oil
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Add sausages to the air fryer basket and make sure they are not touching (should be room around each one so air can flow through). Close the air fryer basket and set at 370 degrees for 14 minutes. Halfway through, carefully flip them over. Close and continue cooking for remaining time or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
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In a small bowl add the sliced onions and sliced peppers, salt, pepper, dried basil, and olive oil; toss to coat well. Add the the air fryer basket and then add the Italian Sausages.
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Close the air fryer basket and set at 370 degrees for 14 minutes. Halfway through, open the basket and shake vigorously, and carefully flip the sausages over. Close and continue cooking for remaining time or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
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