Air Fryer Sausage Links

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8 sausages

  • Calories

    61 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Sausage Links

This recipe details how to cook sausage links evenly in an air fryer at 390 °F until fully cooked and browned. The sausages are placed in a single layer without touching for even air circulation, and cooking time varies by thickness. Optional maple syrup adds a contrasting sweet garnish.

Description

Air Fryer Sausage Links are prepared by arranging eight sausage links in a single layer inside a preheated air fryer basket, taking care not to let them touch to promote even cooking. They are cooked at a high temperature of 390 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, turning as needed for crispiness and doneness.

The air frying method provides a way to cook sausage links that yields browned, juicy sausages with less fat than pan-frying. Thicker varieties such as Italian sausage require longer cooking times of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the proper internal temperature.

After cooking, sausages can be garnished with maple syrup to add a subtle sweet flavor contrast typical in some breakfast preparations. This recipe notes that air fryer baskets or baking sheets can be used, and when using a sheet, sausages should be flipped halfway through cooking to achieve even browning.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 sausage links

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Arrange sausage links in one even layer (not touching) in air fryer basket.
  3. Air fry at 390 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is cooked to your liking.
  4. Carefully remove from air fryer. Garnish with maple syrup if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the air fryer is clean before cooking to avoid smoke.
  • Cook sausages until they reach 160 °F internally for safety.
  • Adjust cooking time for thicker sausages; 15-20 minutes is typical.
  • If using a baking sheet instead of a basket, flip sausages halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 61kcal (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8sausages

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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