An air fryer offers many advantages over traditional cooking on the grill or in a pan. Using hot air instead of hot oil is much healthier. This means less fat is used than when frying. This is particularly beneficial for people who are watching their diet and want to control the fat content in their meals.

The hot air from the air fryer also ensures that the sausage is crispy and browns evenly. It only needs to be turned once halfway through cooking time, which makes preparation much easier.

The hot air fryer is suitable for a variety of sausages , whether Franconian , Nuremberg or Thuringian sausage. This means you can choose a sausage according to your personal taste.

You can also prepare French fries or other side dishes in the air fryer at the same time. This saves you time and energy.

Another advantage of hot air fryers is that they are easy to clean. Compared to a conventional frying pan, there is significantly less splashing of fat, making the fryer easy to clean. In addition, most baskets and drip trays are dishwasher safe, which makes cleaning even easier.

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Before you put them in the air fryer, the sausages should be brought to room temperature. This will ensure that they cook evenly. If your sausages are frozen, we recommend defrosting them in the fridge overnight. Alternatively, you can put the frozen sausages directly into the air fryer and increase the cooking time. However, we advise against this for a particularly even result.

Preheat the air fryer to the right temperature, usually around 180 degrees Celsius. While this is happening, you can brush the sausages with a little oil for an extra crispy crust and perfect browning. Put your sausages in the basket of the fryer as soon as it is at temperature. It is important that it is not overfilled so that the hot air can circulate well.

The exact cooking time and temperature varies depending on the type and size of the sausages . Nuremberg sausages only need 8 minutes, while Franconian sausages need about 20 minutes at 180 degrees. On average, sausages have a cooking time of about 10-15 minutes. It is advisable to turn them over about halfway through the cooking time to ensure that they brown evenly. Remove the sausages from the air fryer when they are ready. After that, they should rest for a short time so that the juices can settle.

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You've prepared your bratwurst in the air fryer and now you're wondering what side dishes go with it?

In general, sauerkraut is the traditional accompaniment to bratwurst . The sour aroma and texture of the sauerkraut complement the hearty sausage perfectly. Fresh rolls or bread also go well. They complete the classic dish, especially in combination with mustard or ketchup.

Mashed potatoes are also a popular side dish. Feel free to experiment with herbs and spices to discover new flavor combinations.

Don't forget roasted potatoes or French fries. These can also be prepared in the air fryer and, thanks to their crispy texture and hearty taste, go perfectly with bratwurst .

All in all, there are a variety of suitable side dishes. Which one you choose depends entirely on your personal taste.

If you are still looking for inspiration for a side dish, you can take a look here or in this video .