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Air fryer sausages are so quick and easy, this recipe tells you the temperature and time for cooking fresh or frozen sausages perfectly.

Air fryer sausages served with Cheese and Mashed Potato Pie with fried onion rings on top served in a white casserole dish and peas in a white dish

How to cook sausages in air fryer?

Continue reading after the recipe card below for more information about cooking sausages in the air fryer, serving suggestions, what type of sausages can be air fried and how long sausages take in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Sausages

Luke and Kay - Flawless Food Everyone loves a fried sausage, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Wondering what temperature & how long to cook sausages in the air fryer? Air fryer sausages are so quick and easy this recipe tells you the temperature and time for cooking fresh or frozen sausages. This air fryer method can be used for British bangers such as Cumberland, Lincolnshire, simple thick pork sausages, sweet or spicy Italian sausages. Keep the temperature but adjust cooking time to suit for smaller sausages, such as thin pork breakfast sausages, cocktail sausages or my kid's favourite chipolatas. 4.99 from 78 votes Rate this Recipe Print Recipe Pin Recipe SaveSaved! Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes Total Time 17 minutes Course Breakfast, Dinner, Kids, LunchCuisine British, German, Italian Servings 6 SausagesCalories 209 kcal

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients 1x2x3x

▢ 6 Sausages
▢ Few squirts Spray Oil

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 180°C/350°F for 5 minutes.
Prick each of the 6 Sausages a few times with a sharp knife or fork
Spray the base of the air fryer with a Few squirts Spray Oil to prevent sausages from sticking.
Use a pair of tongs to carefully place sausages in (do not allow them to touch for even cooking) Put the timer on for 12 minutes (adjust the time for smaller, bigger, or frozen sausages see the notes section below)
Halfway through cooking turn over using tongs.
After 12 minutes check, cook for longer if needed.
Serve with your chosen meal.

Video

Notes

How long to cook different types of sausages in air fryer?

We used fresh British Cumberland sausages for this post. The same temperature and time listed above will also work for most thick pork sausages, such as Lincolnshire sausages and Italian sausages, as well as chicken or beef sausages. To cook thin pork sausages, breakfast, or chipolatas, lower time to 10 minutes on 180°C/350°F. If cooking larger sausages such as Bratwurst they will need 15 minutes to cook through.

Can I cook frozen sausages in the air fryer?

Yes, sausages that are purchased already frozen from the supermarket have been specially prepared to be safe to cook from frozen. So they can safely be cooked in an air fryer. They may need a couple more minutes than fresh sausages. However, if you have frozen, fresh sausages yourself. It is recommended to defrost ahead of time in the fridge (overnight) before cooking them in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6g Keyword air fried, air fryer, air fryer sausages uk, bangers, cooking sausages in air fryer uk, fresh, frozen, how long to cook sausages in air fryer uk, sausages, sausages in air fryer uk Tried this recipe? Share an image on Facebook / Instagram / PinterestPlease mention @flawlessfooduk or tag #flawlessfooduk!

This post was originally posted on 21/02/2021. It has been updated with more advice on ingredients and how to make Air fryer Sausages Recipe. We moved the recipe card up in the post on 02/07/2024 to make it more user-friendly.

Why use an air fryer?

We love to use the air fryer for several reasons: it is quick and easy to turn on and heats up quickly.

It cooks quicker and more evenly than an oven or grill. It emits less heat and smells into the house.

Cooks healthier than other cooking methods with the minimal amount of oil needed.

You don't need to worry about fat splattering everywhere like it does when frying, grilling or oven cooking, which is not only dangerous but oh so messy!

And finally, I must mention how easy it is to clean after!

We use a couple of squirts of spray oil, to prevent the sausages from sticking to the base of the air fryer basket.

The air fryer shown here is the Pro Breeze from Amazon, which works perfectly fine, but we have since upgraded to the Ninja Dual Air Fryer which I highly recommend with two air fryer baskets you can cook more!.

What type of sausages to cook?

This air fryer cooking method can be used for all types of sausages. From traditional Great British bangers like the Cumberland or Lincolnshire, spicy or sweet Italian sausages to large German bratwursts.

Or smaller varieties like chicken sausages, the skinny but flavoursome chipolatas, thin pork breakfast sausages, or even cocktail sausages!

You can also use the air fryer to warm up previously cooked sausages or Frankfurt hotdogs.

What temperature for air fryer?

The right temperature for cooking sausages in air fryer UK is 180°C or US temperature 350°F, always preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes before using.

180°c temperature on our air fryer to cook the sausages

Pricking sausages with a silver knife on a red chopping board

Do not try putting them in at a higher heat, thinking they will cook faster. They will either burn on the outside or not be cooked inside!

While waiting for the air fryer to warm, pierce the sausages. You can use a fork or a sharp knife to prick them.

This prevents the skin from splitting during cooking and helps drain some of the fat.

Cooking Time

The time varies depending on the type and thickness of the sausage you are cooking.

In this case we are cooking thick Cumberland sausages which take about 12 minutes.

Placing sausages into the air fryer with black and silver tongs

Turning over the Air Fryer Sausages with black and silver tongs

We find it best to turn halfway through cooking but that is optional. The air fryer does a good job of circulating the air around the air fryer basket to cook them evenly.

But it is nice to check in quickly and give them a little shake at least.

You can cook as many as fit in a single layer in your air fryer basket at a time. Do not pile the sausages on top of each other, as they will not cook evenly.

Use this chart for how long to cook sausages in air fryer uk.

Different Types of Sausages in Air Fryer UK / US

Type of sausage	Time to cook in air fryer(preheated to 180°C/350°F)
Cocktail SausagesPigs in blankets	8 minutes
Thin pork sausages Richmond Thin sausagesSmall breakfast sausagesChipolatas	10 minutes
British sausages (Cumberland & Lincolnshire)Thick pork sausageItalian sausage (sweet or spicy)Chicken SausagesBeef SausagesTurkey Sausages	12 minutes
Larger sausages German Bratwurst	15 minutes

Sausage cooking times shown are for fresh sausages

Can frozen sausages be cooked in the air fryer?

Yes, frozen sausages purchased already frozen from the supermarket have been specially prepared to be safe to cook from frozen. So they can be safely cooked in an air fryer.

They may need a couple more minutes than fresh sausages. Check them at the time suggested above and cook for longer if necessary.

However, if you have frozen the fresh sausages yourself. It is recommended to defrost ahead of time in the fridge (overnight) before cooking them in the air fryer basket.

Can I reheat cooked sausages in the air fryer?

Yes, cooked sausages can be reheated in the air fryer basket. They only take 4 minutes to reheat from chilled.

What to serve with?

Sausages, are great for breakfast, as part of a full English fry up, served with air fryer bacon, or in a breakfast bap with ketchup.

Or try them cut up as seen here, served with cocktail sticks with our delicious sticky beer and honey glaze.

Sticky Beer and Honey Glaze on bratwurst sausage with chips and coleslaw

Have bangers and mash for dinner using our mashed potatoes and onion gravy recipes. It's also great for lunch in a sausage sandwich.

Cheese and Mashed Potato Pie served with Cumberland sausages and peas on a blue plate with the cheesy mash and peas in the background

Our teenage kids all enjoy their air fryer sausages with our Cheese and Mashed Potato Pie and peas. Guaranteed clean plates all around.

We love to hear from you; let us know if we have missed your favourite type of sausage off the list and what you like to serve with your air fry sausages?

Check out this list by Premio of different types of sausages from all around the world.

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Can a paper liner be used when cooking sausages in the air fryer?
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- Thank you for the question, Margie!
  
  In response to your question, we're happy to report that parchment paper liner can be used when cooking our sausages in the air fryer. This will allow consistent heat around the sausages and prevent them from sticking to the frying basket, making it easier to turn them as they cook.
  
  We hope this has been helpful. 🙂
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These came out perfectly! So much quicker than the oven!
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- Thank you for the great review of our air fryer sausages, Lauren! We are so glad to hear that your experience was a positive one. We know that speed and convenience is incredibly important when cooking, and we're thrilled to hear that using an air fryer allows you to enjoy delicious sausages more quickly than with an oven. 🙂
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Great advice. I was having trouble here in New York getting the right time for Cumberland Sausages. And yes, there is a place in New York to buy them freshly made.
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- Thanks for trying out our air fryer sausages Gini, and for letting us know about your experience. I'm glad you found the cooking time advice helpful and that you could find a source for fresh Cumberland sausages in New York; feel free to share where you got your Cumberland sausages from just in case the others can't find them. We hope you'll enjoy them cooked in the air fryer! 🙂
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Can I cook sausages and frozen French fries at the same time? So new to all this
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- Hi Bill, yes, as long as there is enough room in your air fryer, you can cook sausages and fries together at the same time.
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Very helpful and easy to understand 👌
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- Thank you Ray for the comment 🙂 It's great to hear you like our air fryer sausages, and you thought the blog was helpful 😉
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I tried these and they are so yummy!! Divine and to die for!
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- Thank you, Conor Glad the air fryer sausages came out yummy 🙂 Always tasty and so much easier way to cook sausages!!
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