Easy Air Fryer Brats
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Let Rest
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Air Fryer Brats
Description
Easy Air Fryer Brats are prepared by placing 5 uncooked bratwurst sausages in an oiled air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. The air fryer is preheated to 350°F, then the brats are cooked for 13 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through to brown evenly. The internal temperature is monitored to reach 160°F, indicating doneness.
This cooking approach produces sausages with a browned and slightly crisp exterior while retaining juiciness inside. The air fryer allows for a hands-off method without needing to boil or pan-fry, simplifying the process and reducing cleanup.
The brats are rested for 5 minutes after cooking, which helps the juices redistribute and keeps them moist when serving. They can be enjoyed on buns, with sides, or sliced in recipes calling for cooked sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg bratwurst 5 count, uncooked
Instructions
- Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, run the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Place the brats in the air fryer basket and make sure that they do not overlap.
- Cook the brats at 350 degrees F for 13-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cook time, until the reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
- Then remove the brats from the air fryer, let them rest for 5 minutes. Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.