Air Fryer Smoked Sausage
Air Fryer Smoked Sausage cooks quickly and easily, ready for your favorite side dishes in just 10 minutes using your air fryer or Ninja Foodi. Use it for meal prep or family dinners!
Cooking sausage in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to get protein on the table for lunch or dinner. I love making Air Fryer Italian Sausage, Air Fryer Frozen Sausage Patties, or Air Fryer Beyond Sausage, or Air Fryer Sausage Balls for breakfast or as an appetizer!
I’m part Polish so I grew up eating kielbasa. As I got older and made my own meals for my family, I found that smoked sausage was an easy budget friendly food to add to so many meals. My favorite way to make it is to air fry it along with a side of pierogies!
You can find smoked sausage in any grocery store near the deli meats, hot dogs, and cured meats like bacon. Popular brands include Johnsonville, Hillshire, and Eckrich. They can also be your favorite brand of Polish sausage, kielbasa, or andouille sausage. Feel free to use chicken sausage or turkey, too!
📖How To Air Fry Smoked Sausage
1️⃣Preheat your air fryer: Turn the air fryer on and preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
2️⃣Cut the sausage: Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Then, arrange the pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
3️⃣Air fry smoked sausage: Cook the sausages in the preheated air fryer for about 8-10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process (around the 4-5 minute mark), pull out the basket and give it a good shake or stir to ensure all the pieces are cooked evenly.
4️⃣Adjust for crispiness: Check the sausages to ensure they are golden brown and crispy. If not, air fry for another 2-3 minutes.
5️⃣Cool and serve: Once done, remove the sausages carefully from the air fryer with tongs and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite side dishes!
⏲Cooking Chart
How long to cook smoked sausage in the air fryer depends on the thickness and your individual air fryer. Add a few minutes more of cooking time for extra crispy sausage.
| Thickness of Sausage Slices | Estimated Cooking Time at 400°F (200°C) |
| 1/4 inch | 5-7 minutes |
| 1/2 inch | 8-10 minutes |
| 1 inch | 12-15 minutes |
🌭Use For Family Dinners & Meal Prep
- Kielbasa and Pierogies: This classic combination is a fun way to use Polish foods and both the sausage and pierogies can be cooked in the air fryer at the same time!
- Sausage and Peppers Skillet: Sauté peppers and onions in a skillet and add sliced smoked sausage. Serve over rice or in a sandwich bun with marinara sauce.
- Breakfast Hash: This makes a fantastic breakfast or brunch dish. Crack a few eggs on top for the last few minutes of cooking.
- Gumbo or Jambalaya: Both these dishes are staples in Louisiana cooking and incorporate smoked sausage.
- Sausage and Sauerkraut: Serve as a traditional German dish with mustard and potato on the side.
- Smoked Sausage Pizza: Swap out your traditional pepperoni for smoked sausage.
- Lentil Soup: Use it instead of spicy Italian sausage in this Lentil Soup.
Air Fryer Smoked Sausage
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 12 oz Smoked Sausage fully cooked
Instructions
- Turn the air fryer on and preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, cut the sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Then, arrange the pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook the sausages in the preheated air fryer for about 8-10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process (around the 4-5 minute mark), pull out the basket and give it a good shake or stir to ensure all the pieces are cooked evenly.
- Check the sausages to ensure they are golden brown and crispy. If not, air fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Once done, remove the sausages carefully from the air fryer with tongs and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite side dishes!
