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Three sausages topped with caramelized onions with a bowl of Dijon mustard.
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Air Fryer Brats

These Air Fryer Brats are juicy, flavorful and so easy to make! Done in just 20 minutes, they pair great with your favorite beer and make the perfect easy meal for your next game-day party.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 381.81kcal
Author: Sarah Hill

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow or white onion sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard optional
  • 1 package bratwurst

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes. Mix in the salt and ground mustard.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook the onions for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. If the onions look like they are getting too dark, add a tiny bit of water to the pan. Cook the onions until golden brown in color.
  • While the onions are cooking, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the sausages in the air fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Pork sausages should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F and chicken sausages to 165 degrees F.*
  • Take the brats out of the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve in hot dog buns topped with caramelized onions and spicy mustard.

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Notes

  • Replace the brats with other types of sausages such as Italian sausage or even hot dogs.
  • Brats will be done once they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. If you use chicken bratwurst make sure the internal temp is 165 degrees F.
  • The cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer model. I recommend checking after 10 minutes. You may have to air fry brats in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  • If you are using frozen sausages or uncooked brats, the cooking time will be longer.
    The best way to achieve juicy brats is to not overcook them!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. The onions can be stored in a separate container. 
  • Reheat the bratwurst and onions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 381.81kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.71g | Protein: 15.8g | Fat: 33.26g | Saturated Fat: 11.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 84.08mg | Sodium: 959.69mg | Potassium: 405.31mg | Fiber: 0.06g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 19.28IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 41.45mg | Iron: 0.64mg