Air Fryer Cocktail Franks
These bite-sized Air Fryer Cocktail Franks are crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Cooking them in the air fryer or Ninja Foodi gets them cooked and ready to serve in just 10 minutes or less!
A cocktail frank is a small, bite-sized sausage that is often served as an appetizer or party food. It is typically made from beef or pork and is seasoned with various spices, and can be found in grocery stores and online. Popular brands include:
- Hillshire Farm
- Nathan’s Famous
- Oscar Mayer
- Hebrew National
- Johnsonville
- Applegate
- Sabrett
You can find them in classic beef or pork cocktail franks, as well as chicken, turkey, and vegetarian versions!
🌭Why The Air Fryer Is The Best Way To Make Cocktail Franks
Not only is the air fryer incredibly convenient (no need to preheat or monitor the stovetop), but it also gives the cocktail franks that irresistible crispy exterior. Plus, the air circulation in the fryer basket ensures that each little sausage is evenly cooked and juicy on the inside.
🧂Ingredients
- Cocktail Franks – These bite-sized sausages are perfect for a party appetizer.
- Olive Oil – Coating the franks with oil before cooking helps them get crispy in the air fryer.
- Salt & Pepper – Simple seasoning helps bring out the flavor of the franks.
📖How To Make Cocktail Franks In Air Fryer (Step by Step Instructions)
1️⃣Preheat the air fryer: Turn your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
2️⃣Add oil: Toss the cocktail franks with olive oil in a bowl until they’re evenly coated to make them crispy as they cook.
3️⃣Add to air fryer basket: Arrange the cocktail franks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
4️⃣Air fry cocktail franks: Cook the franks in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice during the cooking time.
5️⃣Season and serve: Remove with tongs. Season the cocktail franks with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
👩🍳Chef’s Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket – this will ensure that each cocktail frank gets crispy.
- Shaking the basket once or twice during cooking will help ensure even cooking and crispy exteriors.
- For extra flavor, try brushing the franks with barbecue sauce or honey mustard before cooking.
- Serve the franks immediately after cooking for the best texture.
- How long to cook cocktail sausages in air fryer depends on their size and how many are in the air fryer basket. Adjust cooking time for the desired level of crispness.
🌶Variations
- Try using different types of sausages, such as chicken or beef, for a different flavor.
- Experiment with different seasonings – try paprika, garlic powder, or chili powder for a little extra kick.
- Serve the cocktail franks with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mustard, ranch, or salsa.
- For a fun twist, wrap the cocktail franks in crescent roll dough for air fryer pigs in a blanket before cooking.
- Top the cooked cocktail franks with sliced jalapenos or chopped scallions for an extra burst of flavor.
❄Storing & Freezing
Storing: Leftover cocktail franks can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: If you want to make a big batch of cocktail franks ahead of time, you can freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Simply reheat them in the air fryer until they’re heated through and crispy again.
🍽More Air Fryer Sausage Recipes
- Air Fryer Frozen Hot Dogs
- Air Fryer Bratwurst
- Air Fryer Frozen Pigs In A Blanket
- Air Fryer Italian Sausage
Air Fryer Cocktail Franks
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cocktail Franks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- While the air fryer is heating up, toss the cocktail franks with olive oil in a bowl until they’re evenly coated.
- Once the air fryer is ready, arrange the cocktail franks in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook the cocktail franks in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice during the cooking time, until they’re crispy and heated through.
- When the cocktail franks are done, remove them from the air fryer and place them on a serving platter.
- Season the cocktail franks with salt and pepper to taste, and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
