Air Fryer Hot Link Sausage Dogs
Recipe gives option of making hot link sausage dog, but you can just air fry the hot links and then slice and serve them however you like. Toothpick them for a quick appetizer. Serve with rice or potatoes, etxc. Timing will vary on the thickness of your hot links as well as different brand air fryers. If you like your hot links a little crisped (like how they would be if you grilled them), air fry them a little hotter. (For crispy - Air Fry at 400°F/205°C for about 6-8 minutes. Flip the hot link sausages half way through cooking.)
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 4 hot link sausages
- oil spray , for coating hot links
- 4 sausage dog buns or pretzel buns , if making into a hot link sausage dog
Topping Options for Serving
- ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, pickles, jalapeños, sauteed onion, crispy onions or shallots, hot sauce, bell peppers, etc.
Equipment
- Oil Sprayer , optional
Instructions
- Place the hot link sausages in the air fryer basket/tray, making sure they are only in a single layer.
- Lightly coat the hot link sausages with oil spray.
- Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 5 minutes. Flip the hot link sausages.
- Continue to Air Fry for another 2-5 minutes, depending on your preferred texture and size of the hot link sausages.
- If making Hot Link Sausage Dogs: Place the buns in the air fryer. Air Fry for about 30 seconds - 1 minute for the buns to warm and crisp.
- Put hot link sausages in the buns and serve with your favorite toppings!
Notes
One note about the hot link sausages: they are sold in different thicknesses and lengths! So after you cook your first batch, you'll know exactly how long to cook your future batches in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg