Air Fry Frozen Brats
Description
Frozen bratwurst cooked straight from the freezer in the air fryer — juicy inside, browned and blistered outside, ready in under 20 minutes with no thawing.
Ingredients
- 4 frozen bratwurst, raw/fresh, about 4 oz each
- 4 brat buns, or hoagie rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened (optional, for toasting buns)
- 1 tablespoon Mustard, sauerkraut, and onions, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2–3 minutes.
- Place the frozen brats in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between each. Do not overcrowd — cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 15–18 minutes, flipping once at the 8-minute mark.
- Remove when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (165°F if the brats contain poultry). Rest 2–3 minutes.
- Optional: brush the cut sides of the buns with butter and air fry at 350°F for 45–60 seconds.
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
- Instant-read thermometer
Notes
- For a faster cook, use 400°F for 11–13 minutes, flipping at 6 minutes. Casings are more likely to split at this temperature.
- To prevent bursting, pierce each brat 2–3 times with a fork before cooking.
- Frozen fully cooked brats need only 8–10 minutes at 350°F.
- Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated. Reheat at 350°F for 4–6 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 421mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 3mg