The Secret to Crispy and Juicy Breakfast Sausage: Use Your Air Fryer .
The air fryer’s ability to cook food quickly with hot air circulation helps breakfast sausage stay crispy on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
Not all sausages are the same! Select a sausage that fits your desired texture. Whether it’s pork, turkey, or plant-based, each will cook differently in the air fryer.
Preheating your air fryer ensures even cooking. A quick 3-5 minute preheat makes a significant difference in achieving the crispy texture on your sausages.
The best cooking time for breakfast sausages is usually around 10-12 minutes at 375°F. However, cooking time may vary based on the sausage size, so be sure to check for doneness.
Lightly oiling the basket or spraying a little cooking spray will help prevent sausages from sticking to the basket and ensure even cooking.
To achieve the perfect crispy skin, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Give the sausages enough space to cook evenly and crisp up on all sides.
For an extra burst of flavor, consider seasoning your sausages before air frying with herbs, spices, or a glaze. The hot air will lock in those flavors while making them crispy.
1Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your breakfast sausage has reached an internal temperature of 160°F for pork sausages or 165°F for turkey sausages.