Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Prepare the Sausages
- Begin by taking your smoked sausage links, removing any casing if applicable. Pat them dry to ensure maximum crispiness while cooking. This prep step is all about enhancing the texture and elevating flavors.
Step 2: Season Them Up
- Next, in a mixing bowl, toss the sausages with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. This blend not only adds a kick of flavor but also enhances the smokiness of the sausage itself. Ensure they are well-coated!
Step 3: Preheat the Air Fryer
- After seasoning, preheat your air fryer to 350°F. This step guarantees even cooking and crispy outcomes, which is essential for achieving that ideal bite.
Step 4: Arrange in the Air Fryer
- Once preheated, place the seasoned sausage links carefully in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are spaced out evenly to allow hot air to circulate around each link. Avoid crowding them; crispy is the goal!
Step 5: Air Fry the Sausage
- Now, air fry the sausages at 350°F for about 6 minutes. It’s amazing how quickly these links cook, and you can already start to smell that enticing fragrance wafting from the air fryer. Halfway through, give them a shake in the basket to promote even cooking.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
- Once the timer goes off, use tongs to remove the sausages from the fryer. Feel free to sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for an added pop of color and freshness. Then, dig in and enjoy your delicious air fryer smoked sausage!
Nutrition
Notes
- Adjust Seasoning: Feel free to modify the spices to suit your taste. Adding red pepper flakes can kick things up a notch!
- Different Sausages: Try different types of smoked sausage, like turkey or beef, for varied flavors.
- Cooking Time: Depending on the thickness of the sausage and the air fryer model, cook time may vary slightly. Check for a crisp exterior as your cue that they are done.
- Serving Sizes: Double or triple the recipe if cooking for a larger group. The air fryer can handle multiple links easily!
- Leftover Usage: These sausages make great additions to stir-fry or pasta dishes the next day.
