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Up close of a brat on a bun with mustard and a side of beans.
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Air Fryer Brats

Bratwurst made in the air fryer turns out tender and juicy every time. Serve your sausage up in a bun with some tangy mustard and sauerkraut for the perfect weekday dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Servings: 5
Calories: 393kcal
Author: Tristin - Home Cooked Harvest

Ingredients

  • 5 brats
  • 5 buns optional
  • toppings: sautéed onions, mustard, saurkraut

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350° F.
  • Once air fryer is preheated, add the brats making sure to keep some space between each one.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping over the brats halfway through the cook time.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer. Mine comfortably fits 5 brats in the air fryer basket. If you want more, just cook in batches.
  • Flip the brats over halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking on the inside and even browning on the outside.
  • Don't pierce the casing of the sausages before cooking. This can cause them to dry out because they lose all their juices.
  • Check on the sausages during the cooking process. Don't be afraid to open the air fryer at any time.
  • Check the doneness of brats with a meat thermometer, pork brats need to be cooked to 165°F and poultry brats need to be cooked to 160°F.
 
 
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results. 

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 11mg