Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Wake up to a delicious and easy breakfast with Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage. This recipe simplifies your morning routine by using the air fryer to cook juicy and flavorful sausage links in just a few minutes. Say goodbye to lengthy stove or oven cooking and enjoy a hassle-free breakfast solution.

Why Make This Recipe

Making Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage is perfect for busy mornings when you want a quick and satisfying meal. The air fryer cooks the sausages evenly and locks in the juices, giving you a perfectly browned and flavorful result every time. Plus, there’s minimal cleanup involved, making it a convenient option for a stress-free breakfast.

How to Make Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Ingredients:

• Cooking spray


• 12 small breakfast sausage links

Directions:

1. Remove the basket or rack and preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees if required.


2. Spray the air fryer basket or rack with cooking spray. Arrange the sausage links in a single layer.


3. Cook the sausages for 10 to 12 minutes, turning them once halfway through cooking, until they are juicy and browned. If using frozen sausages, add an extra 3 to 5 minutes of cooking time.

How to Serve Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Serve the hot and sizzling air-fried sausage links alongside scrambled eggs, toast, or pancakes for a hearty breakfast. You can also chop the sausages and add them to breakfast burritos, omelets, or breakfast wraps for a flavorful kick.

How to Store Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Store any leftover cooked sausages in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer or microwave before serving.

Tips to Make Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

• Ensure the sausage links are arranged in a single layer in the air fryer for even cooking.


• Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure the sausages cook evenly on all sides.


• Check the internal temperature of the sausages with a meat thermometer to ensure they are fully cooked.

Variation

For a spicy kick, try using hot or spicy breakfast sausage links instead of the regular ones. You can also experiment with different seasoning blends to customize the flavor of the sausages to your liking.

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Author: Maria Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time

Servings: 4 Calories: 250

Best Season: Anytime

Description

Enjoy a hassle-free breakfast with perfectly cooked air fryer breakfast sausages. A quick and easy way to start your day with a flavorful and juicy twist!

Ingredients

Scale

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Main

• 12 small breakfast sausage links
• Cooking spray (For greasing the air fryer basket)

Instructions

How to Make Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

1. Step 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if required and grease the basket with cooking spray.
   Mark as complete

2. Step 2

   Arrange the sausage links in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the rack.
   Mark as complete

3. Step 3

   Cook the sausages at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking for even browning.
   For frozen sausages, add an additional 3-5 minutes of cooking time.
   Mark as complete

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 45mg15%

Sodium 500mg21%

Total Carbohydrate 2g1%

Protein 15g30%

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Calcium 2 mg

Iron 10 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Air fryer, breakfast sausage, easy recipe, quick breakfast, minimal cleanup