Smoked sausage
Smoked sausage in air fryer is juicy on the inside with perfectly caramelized, slightly crisp edges. This easy method shows you how to cook smoked sausage in the air fryer in minutes with almost no prep, making it perfect for quick dinners, simple meal prep, or adding to bowls, pasta, and vegetables.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- Oil Spray olive oil spray, or avocado oil spray, optional
Instructions
- Cut the smoked sausage into your preferred bite-sized pieces (I used 2-in pieces)
- Add the smoked sausage pieces to your air fryer basket in a single layer
- Spray the smoked sausage with oil
- Air fry the smoked sausage and 400 degrees for 10 minutes (flip at the halfway point)
Notes
Slice evenly: Cut the smoked sausage into even rounds (about ½-inch thick) so they cook and brown at the same rate.
Don’t overcrowd: Arrange in a single layer with space between pieces for the best caramelized edges. Cook in batches if needed. No oil needed: Most smoked sausage has enough fat to crisp on its own in the air fryer. Adjust cook time by thickness: Thicker slices or whole links will need a few extra minutes.
Crispier edges: Add 1–2 extra minutes at the end if you like them deeply browned. Easy flavor boost: Toss with a little BBQ sauce, hot honey, or your favorite seasoning blend during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Don’t overcrowd: Arrange in a single layer with space between pieces for the best caramelized edges. Cook in batches if needed. No oil needed: Most smoked sausage has enough fat to crisp on its own in the air fryer. Adjust cook time by thickness: Thicker slices or whole links will need a few extra minutes.
Crispier edges: Add 1–2 extra minutes at the end if you like them deeply browned. Easy flavor boost: Toss with a little BBQ sauce, hot honey, or your favorite seasoning blend during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
