air fryer brats
Juicy and flavorful bratwursts cooked to perfection in an air fryer. This quick and easy recipe ensures you get crispy skin on the outside while maintaining a tender and juicy interior. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 tongs
- 1 meat thermometer (optional)
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bratwurst sausages About 1 pound or 450 g.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 15 ml.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder 5 g.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder 5 g.
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 2.5 g.
- Salt and pepper To taste.
- 4 pieces hamburger buns Optional.
- Sautéed onions and bell peppers For serving, optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Pat the bratwursts dry with a paper towel. Coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Place the seasoned bratwursts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch for even cooking.
- Cook the bratwursts in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- If desired, toast the hamburger buns in the air fryer for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time until golden brown.
- Remove the bratwursts and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve in buns with sautéed onions and bell peppers if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste; adding cayenne pepper will give it extra heat.
Serve with your favorite mustard or beer for an authentic experience.
Ensure your bratwursts are cooked through; adjust cooking time if necessary based on the air fryer model and bratwursts' thickness.