Make smoked sausage in the Air Fryer for a juicy and flavorful appetizer!
The air fryer seals a thick coating of BBQ sauce to the outside of each juicy piece of sausage for the perfect bite.
It is perfect when a quick and hearty appetizer or easy dinner is needed.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick to make, you need just 10 minutes from start to finish (including prep)!
- Only 2 ingredients are needed, plus dippers if you’d like.
- Great appetizer! Serve smoked sausages with wooden picks with some extra BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or Ranch dressing.
- These taste great with a side of potatoes or topped with fried onions and peppers.
- For game day, set them out with some mini corn muffins like these air fryer cornbread muffins, or some spicy air fryer jalapeno poppers.
Ingredients & Variations
Sausage – There are so many different kinds of smoked sausages like Polish, garlic, and summer sausage. Beef, pork, turkey, or chicken sausages can also be used in this recipe.
Sauce – Choose your favorite sauce or try a medley of options and make smoked sausages with different sauces every time.
How to Cook Smoked Sausage in Air Fryer
- Cut sausage into slices.
- Toss with BBQ sauce (per the recipe below).
- Air fry until fully cooked, shaking the basket about halfway through.
Serve with an assortment of dipping sauces for the perfect flavor in every bite!
Tips & Tricks
- For best results, always preheat the air fryer to the correct temperature. The initial burst of heat surrounding the food makes the outside nice and crispy!
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. If cooking large batches, cook a few at a time. Once they are all cooked add them back to the air fryer and reheat for a few minutes.
- Cut evenly to ensure they are all cooked at the same time.
- Appliances can vary, check the sausage a couple of minutes early so they don’t burn.
- If cooking from frozen, add a little extra cooking time.
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Air Fryer Smoked Sausage
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 2 tablespoons bbq sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Cut sausage into ½" slices and toss with bbq sauce if using and place in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 7-8 minutes shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Serve with bbq sauce or dijon mustard.
Notes
- Any smoked sausage will work in this recipe.
- For best results, preheat the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer.
- Appliances can vary, check the sausage a couple of minutes early so they don’t burn.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Excellent, understandable instructions.
So glad you liked it, John!