This is a quick and easy way to cook sausages without using your hands. The sausages get brown and crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle.
It was my first thought that I would use my air fryer for fried foods when I first got it. But it turns out that the air fryer can be used like a small oven to cook almost anything.
The air fryer has revolutionized home cooking, providing a fast and convenient way to cook delicious fried foods with a fraction of the oil. Its ability to quickly circulate hot air makes it not only great for cooking, but also an excellent appliance for reheating leftovers. Sausage is one such food that reheats incredibly well in an air fryer. With just a few minutes in the air fryer, you can revive leftover sausages to be warm, moist, and flavorful.
Benefits of Using an Air Fryer to Reheat Sausage
There are several advantages to using an air fryer instead of a microwave, oven, or stovetop to reheat sausage:
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Even heating: The air fryer circulates hot air uniformly around the sausages, reheating them evenly throughout. No more cold spots!
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Preserves texture The air fryer brings the sausage up to temperature gently, helping retain its moisture and prevent it from becoming rubbery.
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Adds crispiness: The constant flow of hot air will make the sausage casing crispy and crunchy.
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Quick and convenient Air fryers preheat and cook food incredibly fast Reheating sausage takes just 4-5 minutes.
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Versatile: An air fryer isn’t just for reheating sausage – you can also use it to cook a wide variety of foods.
Tips for Reheating Sausage in an Air Fryer
Follow these tips to reheat sausage to perfection in your air fryer:
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Use cooked sausage: Only reheat fully cooked sausages in the air fryer. Do not attempt to cook raw sausage from scratch.
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Remove sausage from casings: Slide sausages out of their casings before reheating for more even cooking.
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Cut into smaller pieces (optional): Cutting sausages into 1-2 inch pieces speeds up reheating time.
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Brush with oil: Lightly brushing sausages with oil prevents them from drying out.
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Don’t overcrowd: Arrange sausages in a single layer, without overlapping, to allow air flow.
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Set temperature to 350°F: This temperature evenly reheats sausage. Adjust if needed.
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Cook for 4-5 minutes: Flipping halfway through cooking. Thicker sausage may need more time.
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Check internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to confirm sausage reaches safe 165°F.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these simple steps for reheating sausage in an air fryer:
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Pre-heat air fryer to 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
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Remove cooked sausage from casing. Cut into smaller pieces if desired.
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Coat sausage lightly with oil or cooking spray.
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Arrange sausage pieces in air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes then flip sausage pieces.
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Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes more, until heated through (165°F internal temperature).
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Remove air fryer basket and serve sausage immediately.
Alternative Methods for Reheating Sausage
While an air fryer is ideal, you can also reheat sausage using:
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Oven: Heat oven to 325°F. Place sausage pieces on baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes.
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Skillet: Heat oiled skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 4-5 minutes per side.
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Microwave: Place sausage pieces on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on HIGH in 30 second intervals until heated through.
What to Avoid When Reheating Sausage
To ensure your reheated sausage turns out great, avoid these mistakes:
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Reheating raw sausage from scratch in the air fryer. Always start with pre-cooked sausage.
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Overcrowding the air fryer basket. This prevents even cooking.
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Not preheating the air fryer. Starting with hot air is key.
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Cooking at too high a temperature. This can dry out the sausage.
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Reheating more than once. Only reheat fully cooked sausage one time.
Common FAQs About Reheating Sausage
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about reheating sausage in the air fryer:
How long does it take to reheat sausage in an air fryer?
It takes 4-5 minutes to reheat pre-cooked sausage pieces in an air fryer set to 350°F. Larger pieces may take 1-2 minutes longer.
Can you put frozen sausage in an air fryer?
Only pre-cooked, thawed sausages should be reheated in an air fryer. Do not put frozen raw sausage directly into the air fryer.
What temperature should you reheat sausage at?
350°F is ideal for evenly reheating sausage in an air fryer without drying it out. Adjust the temperature as needed based on thickness.
Is reheated sausage safe to eat?
Yes, as long as fully cooked sausage is promptly refrigerated after the initial cooking, and then properly reheated to 165°F, it is safe to eat within 3-4 days.
Can you reheat sausage rolls in an air fryer?
Yes! Follow the same method of preheating to 350°F and cooking 4-5 minutes, until heated through. The air fryer crisps the pastry wonderfully.
Get Perfectly Reheated Sausage Every Time
Reheating sausage in the air fryer brings out its best qualities – hot, moist, and full of flavor. With the air fryer’s quick preheat and cook times, it’s ideal for a fast weeknight dinner using leftover sausage. Follow the tips provided and you’ll have mouth-watering reheated sausage without the hassle.
How Long To Cook Them
This depends on the size of the sausages, and when I say size, I really mean thickness. Less thick sausages, like breakfast sausages, need eight to ten minutes to get crispy on the outside and fully cooked on the inside. For thicker sausages like Brats or Italian sausage, it will be 9-12 minutes.
No matter what kind of sausage you have, cut it up and make sure the inside isn’t pink before serving.
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