In this post you will learn how to cook the most delicious brats in your air fryer, original, beer or with cheddar. Make your bratwurst dinner in less then 15 minutes!
Air frying must be the best way to cook sausage. Brutwurst is my favorite! You are not going to see splashing oil or smoke. Just place brats in air fryer and wait a few minutes. Its cant get any easier.
So today i used my favorite Johnsonville Cheddar Brats (picture below). I just love those chunks of melted cheese that pair so well with the juicy sausage. It round the flavor and brings it to the next level. I like original or smoked brats too, with sauteed vegetables or in a hot dog bun.
Brats are amazing for a quick lunch option. My kids could eat them everyday.
Raw brats in air fryer
All brats are sold raw, packed in plastic and ready to be cooked. If you will cook it on the pan it will take you about the same time as you will cook it in air fryer. One of the reasons i like air fryer cooking more is that there is no need in adding oil. It helps if you worry about calories.
If you were wondering too, this recipe is keto, low carb and paleo friendly. Not low in calories though and have a bunch of point on weight watchers. Still yummy!
Cooking from frozen
If all you have is a pack of frozen brats, you can absolutely cook it without thawing! Add 2-3 extra minutes to the cooking time and that should work.
Tip 1: separate bratwurst in the package before freezing. It will be handy if you will only decide to cook a few brats later, not the whole package.
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Why this recipe works
- As i mentioned before, air fryer is the best method to cook brats. Its so easy to make, you little kids would love to help you making bratwurst dinner.
- You will not need to set the timer to make sure you flip them after halftime. Just simply shake the air fryer basket couple time and that will help to cook brats evenly.
- Another important moment is that you can cook it from frozen. Very handy!
- Add thinly sliced veggies like onions and bell peppers at the same time and get a full meal!
Temperature and cooking time
Any kinds of brats are typically done in 13-15 minutes. Make sure that internal temperature is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit .
The temperature i use in this recipe is 375 degrees. It allows sausage to be cooked properly, whole with all the juices inside. That will also help with clean up.
What i love about this recipe the most is that its so easy! If you want more easy air fryer recipes, i have a few delicious meals to try!
How to cook air fryer brats
Learn how to make the most delicious air fryer brats that are juicy, perfectly browned and cooked in less then 15 minutes! The best bratwurst recipe to try!
Ingredients
- 5 brats ( I use Johnsonville cheddar brutwurst)
- ketchup or bbq sauce
Instructions
- Place bratwurst in your air fryer. Make sure there is some space between them to allow the air to circulate.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake the basket couple time during cooking.
- Cool a bit and enjoy ketchup, bbq sauce or whatever you like!
Notes
- You do not need to preheat the air fryer to cook brats.
- No need to use oil or butter to grease the basket. Brats have enough fat in them and will not stick.
- To make the clean up easier, use parchment paper air fryer liners. They have holes which allows the air to circulate.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 283Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 719mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 12g
Rosemary
I am a sucker for sausages and these bratwursts look amazing. I've never tried the cheddar ones from Johnsonville and I'm intrigued. I don't have an air fryer yet, but I know they will be just as tasty baked in the oven. Great recipe.
Cate
Love this quick and easy air fryer brat recipe!! Thanks for sharing.
Anjali
I had no idea it was so easy to cook brats in the air fryer! I can't wait to make this recipe soon!
Elizabeth
This is great, thank you! Somehow my brats always get overcooked on the grill--so glad to have an easier way to make them!
Beth
My family and I love cooking our brats this way! So much easier for those late night dinners and painless! Perfectly cooked and so delicious!
Biana
What a great quick way to make dinner in the air fryer! Sounds delicious.
Elizabeth
My goodness these look SO good! I'm a sucker for sausages, so this is my idea of heaven! Love that the air fryer makes short work of cooking them without oil too!
Beth
This is easily our favorite way to cook brats, so delicious and very tasty! Making this again soon! So quick and easy too!
Dannii
I am always looking for new ways to use my air fryer and these look amazing.
bob tremblay
First time using my air fryer for brats..Gonna do them this way from now on.
Charity Charles
I do these in my Vortex rotisserie basket that rotates. They are so good in a toasted hoagie which I eat with sauerkraut and grainy English mustard on top. Gotta have some thick fries along side of it too!