Tips For the Best Air Fryer Brats

Savory, juicy and perfectly tender these brats are an easy dinner in no time.

• Air Fryer: Brats are a high fat food so make sure your drip tray is clean before cooking. This will help preven your air fryer from smoking. By making sure my drip tray is clean I have not had this problem.
• Bake Time: Every air fryer is different make sure you check your cook time against your manual.
• Internal Temperature: Make sure your brats are cooked till the internal temperature is 160 degrees.
• Let it Rest: Letting the brats rest ensures that juices reabsorb into the brat.
• Store: Keep cooked air fryer brats in the fridge tightly covered for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes.

Different Ways to Use Your Brats

A classic way to serve your brats is on a bun with sharp mustard and sauerkraut, but you can use these brats in a variety of ways.

• Peppers and Onions: A classic recipe, slice and saute peppers and onions and toss with sliced brats or leave them whole.
• Pasta: Serve over your favorite noodles, add a sauce such as alfredo or even marinara.
• Rice: Use white or brown rice and add your favorite vegetables for a quick light meal.
• Roasted Vegtables: Slice the brats and mix with stir fried vegtables for a high protein and low carb dinner.
• Toppings for Brats: Topping your brats in a bun has endless options. Try coleslaw, jalapenos, chilli, cheese and pickles.

Air Frying is probably one of the greatest inventions ever. Cooking with an air fryer is faster and more healthier than deep fat frying and other cooking methods. The hot air that circulates around the food gives it a perfectly cooked outside with a crust and crunch that is divine without all the fat. Then it cooks the inside without drying it out leaving everything tender, juicy and scrumptious. You have to try these favorites to see what I mean!

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