Air Fryer Cooking Conversion
How to Cook Sausages / Bratwurst in an Air Fryer
Convert traditional oven instructions to air fryer settings: calibrated temperature, exact cooking time, and chef tips for perfectly cooked sausages.
Cook Sausages / Bratwurst in the air fryer at 190°C for 10–12 minutes. Shake the basket or flip at 6 minutes.
Traditional Oven Recipe
Air Fryer Calibrated
Food safety
Ground meat must reach 71°C (160°F) in the centre (74°C / 165°F if it is chicken or turkey) — the USDA minimum; colour alone is not a reliable sign.
Chef's Pro Tip for Sausages / Bratwurst
Do not prick the casing so natural juices stay inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why cook sausages at 190°C instead of 200°C?
An air fryer blows hot air hard around a small basket, so the surface browns much faster than in an oven. Cooking sausages about 10°C lower keeps the outside from burning before the centre is done — and it is still ready in 10–12 minutes instead of 20.
How do you prepare sausages for the air fryer?
Cook fresh (raw) sausages straight from the fridge in a single layer, and turn them once or twice for even colour.
Do you need oil when air frying sausages?
None — sausages carry their own fat.
How can you tell when sausages are done?
Evenly browned and 71°C (160°F) in the centre — 74°C (165°F) for chicken or turkey sausages — with clear juices.
What internal temperature makes sausages safe to eat?
Ground meat must reach 71°C (160°F) in the centre (74°C / 165°F if it is chicken or turkey) — the USDA minimum; colour alone is not a reliable sign.
What is the most common mistake with sausages in an air fryer?
Cooking them hotter than needed. Too much heat splits the casings before the middle is done; 190°C cooks them through first.