This easy air fryer brats recipe will become your favorite method for cooking juicy bratwurst. Crispy and juicy bratwurst sausage and sauteed veggies on a warm hoagie bun, ready in no time.
Make all your summer classics in the air fryer like hot dogs and burgers!
AIR FRYER BRATS
Cooking brats in the air fryer will get you delicious and easy results without needing to get out the grill! Get the perfect batch of brats sausage with a crispy golden outside and a juicy inside. Bratwurst sausage cooked in the air fryer with peppers and onions then served in a warm hoagie bun. Whether you are hosting a BBQ, prepping a weeknight dinner, or just in the mood for bratwurst, this easy recipe is the perfect choice.
| What is a Bratwurst? Bratwurst is a sausage link originating from Germany and typically made with pork and veal. Bratwurst, also known as brats, is typically grilled or pan-fried and served in a hoagie roll with toppings like sauteed veggies, sauerkraut, and condiments. |
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Brats– You can use your favorite bratwurst; I like using the Johnsonville brand or the grocery store brand. Either classic or spicy bratwurst can be used.
- Onions– Either red onion, cooking onion, or even sweet onion can be used. I love using red onion for this recipe.
- Peppers– Red, orange, or yellow bell peppers can be used. I like to add a little bit of each color of bell pepper.
- Flavors– To season the veggies, this recipe calls for salt, pepper, and some garlic powder.
- Buns– Be sure to use high-quality hoagie buns for this recipe. Since these sausage links are bigger than classic hot dogs, hot dog buns will be a little bit too small for these.
HOW TO COOK BRATS IN AIR FRYER
Have these crispy and juicy brats ready in under 20 minutes!
- Add the sliced onions and peppers to a bowl and toss with oil and seasoning.
- Place the raw bratwurst sausage links to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Arrange the seasoned veggies around the brats.
- Air fry until the sausage links are cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Serve on hoagie buns with the cooked veggies and desired condiments.
OTHER COOKING METHODS
Don’t have an air fryer but still craving a juicy bratwurst?! No problem, just use one of these other cooking methods:
GRILLED-
- Preheat and clean the grill.
- Add the sausage links to the grill and cook on medium heat, rotating to cook all sides.
- As sausage cooks, add the seasoned veggies to a grill basket and cook until tender.
- Remove brats and veggies from the grill and serve.
STOVE TOP-
- Sauté the brats in a large skillet and brown on all sides on medium high heat.
- Add the seasoned veggies and some water and reduce heat to finish cooking the sausage and veggies.
- Once the veggies are tender and the links are cooked through, serve!
OVEN-
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Add the bratwurst and seasoned veggies to the lined baking sheet and bake.
- Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the brats are cooked through. Serve on hoagies.
TOPPING & VARIATIONS
These juicy bratwursts are served on toasted hoagie buns, and you can easily elevate the dish with your choice of toppings and condiments!
- Sauteed Veggies
- Sauerkraut
- Caramelized Onions
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Burger Sauce
- Relish
- Mustard
- Chopped pickles
- Shredded Cheese
- Mayo
- Ketchup
- Jalapenos
SERVING IDEAS
Pair these bratwursts with the right sides for the ultimate meal! Here are some delicious sides:
- Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
- Potato Wedges
- Chips
- Garden Salad
- Onion Rings
- Caesar Pasta Salad
- Coleslaw
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
The internal temperature of cooked brats will be 165°F. I highly recommend investing in a food thermometer for all your cooking needs.
Yes, just place the frozen brats directly into the air fryer and cook. Just add about 6-7 additional minutes to the cooking time.
Once cooled, store the leftover brats and veggies in a container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or air fryer. If reheating in the air fryer, reheat on low heat.
No, you can totally leave out the veggies and use a different choice of toppings.
OTHER AIR FRYER RECIPES-
If you love the air fryer, check out some of these other effortless air fryer dishes:
Easy Air Fryer Brats
Ingredients
- 4 bratwurst links classic or hot
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 hoagie buns
Instructions
- Add the sliced onions and peppers to a bowl and toss with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the raw bratwurst sausage links to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Arrange the seasoned veggies around the brats.
- Air fry at 365°F for 15-16 minutes or until the sausage links are cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Add the desired condiments to the hoagies, then top with a bratwurst and some tender veggies and serve.
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