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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Beer Brats (aka Bratwurst)

    Air Fryer Beer Brats (aka Bratwurst)

    Published: Jul 2, 2022 · Modified: Jul 25, 2024 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    See how to cook brats in air fryers. If you love bratwurst, this is a really easy beer brat recipe that keeps them juicy with a crispy bite on the outside. Let’s air fry ‘em…

    Air Fryer Brats Recipe

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    • Why air frying brats is a good idea…
    • Ingredients
    • How to cook brats in air fryer
    • Easy brats recipes on Sip Bite Go
    • FAQs 
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    Why air frying brats is a good idea…

    • It’s an easy option to make beer brats for game day food.
    • You can also toast buns in the air fryer for a couple minutes. 
    • See tips at the end to cook frozen brats, too.
    • New to air fryer recipes? See my step by step video for beginners (scroll to bottom of page). 

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make brats in the air fryer.

    Infographic with list of ingredients for air frying beer brats with toppings
    Easy recipe for how to cook brats in an air fryer. 
    • Uncooked brats… that’s it! 

    Topping ideas for air fried bratwurst

    • Peppers and onions
    • Caramelized onions
    • Pickled red onions
    • Pickles
    • Diced onion
    • Mustard
    • Jalapeno ranch sauce
    • Air fryer toasted hoagie rolls / sausage buns

    How to cook brats in air fryer

    Now I’ll walk you through it…

    Infographic with recipe steps and captions for cooking air fryer beer brats
    1. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 5 minutes.
    2. Prep beer brats for air fryer. Pierce brats with a fork to let the steam escape the casing as they cook.
    3. Add brats to the air fryer basket and air fry brats at 375 degrees for 7 minutes. Flip and air fry them for an additional 5-7 minutes, until browned to your desired level of crispness on the outside. The USDA says bratwurst is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
    4. Transfer air fried brats to a cutting board and let cool for 5-10 minutes until they’re cool enough to eat. 
    Dinner plate with air fried brats main dish recipe

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    FAQs 

    How many brats can you air fry at a time?

    As many as you can fit in a single layer with room in between them.

    What’s the done temperature for beer brats?

    160 degrees F is the done temperature according to the USDA.

    How long does it take to cook frozen brats in an air fryer?

    The cooking time will be closer to 15-16 minutes when you cook bratwurst from frozen in the air fryer machine. In addition to adding 3-5 minutes to the cook time, always cook beer brats until the reach an internal temp of 160 degrees F as measured by an internal read thermometer.

    Do you need to air fry them on parchment paper?

    No, I find they do not stick to my nonstick air fryer basket.

    Air fryer beer bratwurst on a dinner plate with caramelized onions and peppers
    You can also cook frozen bratwurst by adding on about 5 minutes, just make sure to air fry your beer brats to 160 degrees F, measured with an internal read thermometer.

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    Pro tip: One of my go-to tricks for perfectly cooked food every time is using the right BBQ meat thermometers.

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about cooking brats in an air fryer. You can also smoke brats, grill brats, and oven bake brats.

    See the best smoked foods for game day…

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    Air Fryer Brats Recipe

    Best Brats in Air Fryer Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    See how to cook brats in air fryers. If you love bratwurst, this is a really easy beer brat recipe that keeps them juicy with a crispy bite on the outside. Let’s air fry ‘em… | sipbitego.com
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    Course: Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: air fryer brats, Air fryer bratwurst, Beer brats in the air fryer, brats in air fryer
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 220kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

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    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 3 beer brats uncooked

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 5 minutes.
    • Prep beer brats for air fryer. Pierce brats with a fork to let the steam escape the casing as they cook.
    • Add brats to the air fryer basket and air fry brats at 375 degrees for 7 minutes. Flip and air fry them for an additional 5-7 minutes, until browned to your desired level of crispness on the outside. The USDA says bratwurst is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
    • Transfer air fried brats to a cutting board and let cool for 5-10 minutes until they’re cool enough to eat.

    Notes

    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/brats-air-fryer
    Watch the full-length YouTube recipe video for air fryer brats on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube channel.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 230mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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