No time to grill? No problem! This 8 minute Air Fryer Bratwurst Recipe will bring that classic brat to life in no time! Pair it with fresh produce and fun sauces to make it your own (while boosting the nutrition, too!)
Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place bratwursts into air fryer basket and set temperature to 370 degrees F.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. When cooking completes, internal temperature should read 165 degrees F.
Place inside a bun and add desired toppings. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Once air fried, it's best to consume these brats. If you're not planning to consume all of the sausages in a package, only cook what is needed and leave the rest in the refrigerator or freezer (and thaw later) until prepared to enjoy. Check your package for instructions about shelf-life!
Every air fryer is a little different, so be sure to review your manual for the proper settings!
While cooking at the proper time and temperature should be sufficient to cook your brats thoroughly, I always recommend temperature checking!
To read the temperature properly, insert an analog or digital thermometer into the sausage at it's widest part. In this case, I like to insert from the end, not the side. This way, the thermometer sticks straight down the middle and is totally covered. Then, to confirm a food-safe temperature, the temperature should stay above 165 degrees F for 15 seconds.
If preparing to eat on a bun with toppings, the veggies can be prepped while the brats are cooking. To arrange the meal even faster, do the chopping prep the morning of, or the day before!
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Bratwurst
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 605mg25%
Potassium 5mg0%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.