Air Fryer Brats
This trusted air fryer brats recipe delivers perfectly cooked, juicy bratwurst in just 12 minutes. A reliable, no-grill method with consistent results every time.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 418kcal
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 uncooked bratwursts (such as Johnsonville)
- 4 brat or sausage buns
Optional Toppings
- sauerkraut, mustard, grilled onions, peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380° F. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray or use a perforated parchment liner.
- Place the bratwursts in a single layer in the basket. Leave space around each brat so the air can circulate properly. Do not stack or overcrowd.4 uncooked bratwursts
- Cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Brats should be deeply browned on the outside and juicy inside.
- Check for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 160° F.
- Optional bun warming: During the last 1- 2 minutes of cooking, add buns to the air fryer to warm and lightly toast them.4 brat or sausage buns
- Optional: Add any toppings of your choice.sauerkraut, mustard, grilled onions, peppers
Notes
- Cook the bratwursts in a single layer so the hot air circulates evenly and browning stays consistent.
- Flip halfway through cooking to ensure even color and doneness on all sides.
- Leave the casings intact so the bratwursts stay tender and juicy.
- If the bratwursts are thick, cook closer to 15 minutes and check doneness with an instant-read thermometer (160° F).
- For deeper color, raise the temperature to 400° F during the final 1 to 2 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg