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Air Fryer Bratwurst

When it is too cold to grill, make crisp and juicy brats in your air fryer! Air Fryer Bratwurst can be made from fresh or frozen in about 20 minutes. Great for meal prep and busy weeknights!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: air fryer frozen foods
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer brats
Servings: 6
Calories: 252kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bratwurst up to 6 links depending on size

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375F for 3-5 minutes.
  • Score the top of the bratwurst using a sharp knife in small slits.
  • Place bratwurst in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • At the 7 to 8 minute mark, flip the brats.
  • Air fry for another 5 to 8 minutes or until the bratwurst are golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
  • Remove with tongs and serve hot.

Notes

Making frozen brats in the air fryer

  1. Preheat  air fryer to 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Place frozen bratwursts in the basket in a single layer and program the timer for 18 minutes.
  3. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes, flip and continue cooking for another 9 to 10 minutes or until the brats are browned and cooked to temperature. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 263mg | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg