Sausages Air Fryer Cooking Time
Thick pork sausages, single layer.
Temperature380°F190°C
Time10–13minutes
Safe internal160°F71°C · USDA
Turn every 5 minutes.
Ground pork needs 160°F. Poultry sausages need 165°F.
How to cook Sausages in an air fryer
- Do not prick them. Piercing lets the fat escape and dries the sausage out.
- Leave gaps so they brown rather than steam against each other.
- Thin breakfast sausages need only 8–10 minutes.
Sausages times by cut and size
| Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thick pork sausages | 380°F | 10–13 min |
| Breakfast sausages | 380°F | 8–10 min |
| Bratwurst | 380°F | 12–15 min |
| Chicken sausages | 380°F | 10–12 min |
Cooking Sausages from frozen
From frozen, cook for 14–18 minutes at 380°F. Separate them as soon as they loosen.
Common questions
How long do you air fry Sausages?
Sausages takes 10–13 minutes at 380°F (190°C) in an air fryer. Turn every 5 minutes. Cook to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Should you prick sausages before air frying?
No. Pricking releases the fat that keeps the sausage juicy. They will not burst at air fryer temperatures.
Converting your own recipe
If you have an oven recipe for Sausages and want to work it out yourself, the rule is to drop the temperature by 25°F and cut the time by 20%. The oven to air fryer converter does it for you.