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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Breakfast sausage links or patties with browned edges and juicy centers. The basket catches fat while the hot air browns the casing. Pair with eggs and potatoes.

  • 17 min total
  • 370°F / 188°C
  • 4 servings
  • 5 min prep

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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Do not pierce

Keep juices inside. Browning happens on the surface.

Check temperature

Pork sausage to 160°F (71°C). Brands vary in size and fat.

Drain the tray

Pour off rendered fat mid-cook if your model pools heavily.

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Prep 5 min · Cook 12 min · Total 17 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer370°F / 188°C
Basket time12 min
Flip / shakeat 6 min
Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W
Crowding. Single layer. Fat can smoke if the tray is full of drippings. Empty mid-cook if needed.
From frozen. Frozen links: add 3-5 minutes and check temperature.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Load

  1. Arrange sausage in a single layer with a little space between pieces. Mist lean patties lightly with oil.

    Breakfast sausage links arranged in the air fryer basket
    Breakfast sausage links arranged in the air fryer basket

Cook

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C).

  2. Cook 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and 160°F (71°C) in the center.

    Browned breakfast sausage cooked in the air fryer
    Browned breakfast sausage cooked in the air fryer

  3. Rest 2 minutes. Serve with eggs and toast or breakfast potatoes.

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