Easy Air Fryer Bratwurst Recipe – Lydia's German Brats
These easy air fryer brats are such a splendid German treat, made quickly and conveniently. Served alongside homemade sauerkraut and traditional mustards, you'll be craving seconds, and maybe even thirds.
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Total Time:
27 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 package of 4 bratwurst sausages
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F on air fry mode.
- Prepare air fryer tray by spraying lightly with cooking oil/spray.
- Lay brats in a single layer on tray.
- Lay another air fryer tray on the very bottom of the fryer to catch any excess juices or fat during the cooking process.
- Keeping space between them, air fry the bratwurst for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through at 6 minutes.
- Remove from fryer, serve with sauerkraut, mustard, and enjoy!
Notes/Hints:
- Johnsonville brats are good quality and the most common brand of bratwurst sausage you can find and your local grocery store probably has it too!
- If your brats are frozen, thaw them before air frying.
- Use a meat thermometer to see if the internal temperature of the brats has made it to at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- I use an olive oil cooking spray to spray my tray before use to keep the brats from sticking.
- By placing a tray on the bottom of your air fryer before cooking you can catch the fatty juices that drip out. Sausage tends to have a high fat content, so laying that tray makes sure that your air fryer stays a clean air fryer!
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Updated on October 7, 2025