Learn how to cook frozen sausages in an air fryer in just 12-14 minutes, for perfectly cooked sausages. Less greasy than frying and easier than grilling, and you don't even need to thaw them first!
Air Fryer Frozen Sausages
Ingredients
- 2 sausages any kind
Instructions
- Place the sausages in the air fryer basket and air fry at 390 °F (thin sausages) or 360 °F (thick sausages) for 12-14 minutes, turning them once halfway. Cook time will vary with the size of your sausages.2 sausages
- Check to make sure they are cooked through - they should reach an internal temperature of 165 °F - then serve!
This recipe was tested in a Philips 3000 Series Essential (affiliate link), a Ninja DualZone XL (affiliate link) and a Cosori Pro II (affiliate link). Cook time can vary with your air fryer model.
Notes
What to Do with Leftovers
Sausages are best eaten right after cooking, but you can save leftovers as well.- Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Do not re-freeze leftovers.
- Reheating in the air fryer: Reheat at 400℉ (200℃) for 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Tips For The Best Result
- To avoid excessive smoking, pour some water in the bottom of the air fryer. This helps dilute the fat that drips off the sausages, and which can otherwise burn.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in a single layer and leave some space for the air to circulate around the sausages.
- If the sausages are stuck together, start by thawing. Air fry 2-3 minutes, then separate and spread them out.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure they are done. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Frequently Asked Questions
No, frozen sausages do not need defrosting before going into an air fryer. But because they're frozen, they will of course take a bit longer to cook compared to fresh sausages.
Frozen sausages will take on average 12-14 minutes to cook in an air fryer. An average Cumberland sausage for example takes roughly 12 minutes to cook from frozen, and Richmond sausages will cook in 10-12 minutes.
No, you do not need to add oil when cooking frozen sausages in an air fryer. If you know food tends to stick a lot to your air fryer basket, you can add a little spritz of cooking spray, but otherwise it's not necessary.
Nick
I love air fried sausages.
Kev
Nice