Air Fryer Italian Sausage - A quick and easy way to make a delicious dinner without all the fuss! Serve these links with my Air Fryer Sautéed Onions or Air Fryer Peppers and Onions.
Looking for more easy air fryer dinner recipes? Try my Air Fryer Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Thin Pork Chops, or Air Fryer Pizza Chicken next!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- The air fryer is one of the best ways to cook Italian sausage and it's ready in under 15 minutes! You can even cook them from frozen. These have become a regular dinner item at my house. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Italian sausages are not only quick and easy to make but they also go well with so many other veggies like green beans, pan fried potatoes, or carrots.
- Looking for a low carb dinner idea? Air fryer sausage is the perfect solution.
Q&A:
According to the USDA, ground pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a food thermometer.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Italian Sausage?
Enjoy these Italian sausages on top of pasta, alongside broccoli, potatoes, or corn on the cob. You can also place these in hoagie rolls and top with my amazing Air Fryer Onions, Air Fryer Peppers and Onions or Air Fryer Mushrooms.
Equipment Needed:
- Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- Italian Sausage (Uncooked Sausage Links) - I used Johnsonville brand (mild). You can use mild, hot, or sweet Italian sausages. You can also use your preferred brand.
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Preheat the air fryer to 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Once the air fryer is heated, add the Italian sausage to the air fryer and cook for 6 minutes.
3. After 6 minutes, flip them over, then cook for an additional 6 minutes until they have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Carefully remove the Italian sausage from the air fryer. Let them cool. Then enjoy with your favorite toppings or sides. See above for topping and side dish ideas.
How Long To Cook Frozen Italian Sausage In The Air Fryer:
1. Preheat the air fryer to 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Once the air fryer is heated, remove the frozen sausages from all packaging and place into the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a food thermometer.
3. Carefully remove the Italian sausage from the air fryer. Let them cool. Then enjoy with your favorite toppings or sides. See above for topping and side dish ideas.
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
This recipe works for a variety of air fryer sausages, like air fryer brats, chorizo links, or andouille.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2-3 minutes until heated throughout.
Pro Tips:
- The USDA recommends that ground pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a meat thermometer.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
Easy Air Fryer Italian Sausage
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 19 ounce package Italian sausage links
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the air fryer is heated, add the Italian sausage to the air fryer and cook for 6 minutes.
- After 6 minutes, flip them over, then cook for an additional 6 minutes until they have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully remove the Italian sausage from the air fryer. Let them cool. Then enjoy with your favorite toppings or sides. See post above for topping and side dish ideas.
Air Fryer Frozen Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the air fryer is heated, remove the frozen sausages from all packaging and place into the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a food thermometer.
- Carefully remove the Italian sausage from the air fryer. Let them cool. Then enjoy with your favorite toppings or sides. See post above for topping and side dish ideas.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2-3 minutes until heated throughout.
- The USDA recommends that ground pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a meat thermometer.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
Questions and Comments