Italian sausage links cook up perfectly in the air fryer with a crisp golden brown outside and juicy inside. This easy method makes a quick meal option that pairs well with so many sides.
I've made these Air Fryer Sausage Links on busy nights when I just need dinner on the table fast, and they always turn out consistently good. If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy my Air Fryer Bacon or Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage for another easy air fryer dish!
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Why You'll Love Italian Sausage Links
Quick method: cooks in just 10 minutes, no pan or oven needed.
Juicy texture: the air fryer keeps the inside tender and full of flavor.
Easy cleanup: no splatter on your stovetop, just one basket to wash.
Ingredients and Substitution Ideas
While this recipe has instructions for making Italian Sausage links in the air fryer, you can use any listed below:
- Italian Sausage Links: choose mild, sweet, or hot, depending on your taste.
- Use chicken sausage instead of pork for a leaner option.
- Try bratwurst in place of Italian sausage for a different flavor.
- Swap in turkey sausage for a lighter option.
Ways to Serve Air Fryer Sausage
- Sausage and peppers: cook sliced bell peppers alongside the sausage for a classic combo.
- Breakfast style: use breakfast sausage links and serve with eggs and toast.
- Sausage hoagie: slice links and add to a toasted roll with onions and marinara.
Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Italian Sausage
- Preheat first: starting with a hot basket ensures the sausage browns quickly.
- Don't overcrowd: arrange links in a single layer for even cooking.
- Rest before serving: a few minutes on paper towels lets juices settle and keeps sausage from being greasy.
Storage and Reheating
Store cooked sausages in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F for about 4-5 minutes until warmed through.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes You'll Love
If you love this easy air fryer recipe, try my Air Fryer Roast Beef for a simple main dish, my Air Fryer Venison Steak Bites for a quick weeknight meal, and my Air Fryer. Turkey Enchiladas for something with a little spice.
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Air Fryer Italian Sausage Links
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Ingredients
- 5 Italian Sausage Links
Instructions
Raw sausages (such as Italian sausage)
- Preheat air fryer at 400°f
- Remove uncooked sausage from the refrigerator and place sausage links air fryer basket or air fryer tray in a single layer.
- Air fry sausage links for 10 minutes, until the links are a nice dark brown.
- Remove sausage links from the air fryer and let rest on a paper towel lined plate until swelling has subsided.
For pre-smoked or pre-cooked sausages.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°f.
- Remove pre-cooked sausage from fridge or freezer and immediately place the pre-cooked/smoked sausages in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until sausages are swollen and skin is firm.
- Remove sausage links from the air fryer and let rest on a paper towel lined plate until swelling has subsided.
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