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Italian Sausage in Air Fryer

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Prepared Italian sausage served on a white plate on a wood counter.

Italian sausage in the air fryer is part of a quick and easy low carb lunch the entire family will love. You will be floored on how easy the step by step recipe is on how to cook Italian sausage in the air fryer.  

Why You Will Love This Recipe?

  • One-ingredient ONLY! All you need for this is Italian sausage!
  • Quick! An amazing meal in less than 20 minutes!
  • No Mess! The air fryer makes cleaning so easy!

Ingredients Needed 

Italian Sausage

I found Italian sausage at my local supermarket. Be sure when purchasing to look at the nutrition label and make sure the carbs and sugar are low. I encourage my patients to keep the carb count under 5 grams.

Low Carb Hot Dog Bun

I used Sola Buns which are available at Wal-Mart, Kroger, Drug Emporium, and Rouses. 

Low Carb Condiments

Mustard, mayo, etc.

How to Cook This Recipe.

  • Place Italian sausage links in air fryer basket.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of water into the air fryer basket
  • Air Fry (or air crisp) at 360 for 10 minutes.
  • Open lid (or pull out basket). Using tongs. Flip.
  • Close lid (or place basket in air fryer)
  • Air Fry (or air crisp) at 360 for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with a low carb hot dog bun and low carb condiment.

Watch My Video for the Step-by-Step Directions on Air Fryer Italian Sausage

I don’t own a Ninja Foodi? Can I use any other Air Fryer in this Recipe?

Yes! This recipe will work in all Air Fryers.

Storage Tips?

Store cooked Italian sausage in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Can I Freeze This Recipe?

You can absolutely freeze this recipe!

What Can I Do With This Recipe?

Cooked Italian sausage in the air fryer is perfect for a quick lunch. Find a low carb bun (I used Sola) and top with various low carb condiments. 

Looking for Other Keto Air Fryer Recipes? You Will Love These!

Air Fryer Turnip Fries

Air Fryer Fried Okra

Air Fryer Asparagus

FAQ.

Is Italian sausage keto?

More than likely, yes! Be sure to review the nutrition facts on the label to make sure the carbs and sugar fit into your specific keto plan.

Can I use frozen Italian sausage in air fryer?

You can! Just make sure to run the sausage (while still in the package) under hot water for about 30 seconds so you can remove it from the package. I would follow the same directions as above, but cook for a total of 20 minutes. 

Serving Suggestions

4.

Air fried Italian sausage served on a white plate on a wood counter.

Italian Sausage in Air Fryer

Shelly Marie Redmond
Italian sausage in the air fryer is part of a quick and easy low carb lunch the entire family will love. You will be floored on how easy the step by step recipe is on how to cook Italian sausage in the air fryer. 
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Italian Sausage links

Instructions
 

  • Place Italian Sausage links in air fryer Basket.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of water into the air fryer basket
  • Air Fry (or air crisp) at 360 for 10 minutes.
  • Open lid (or pull out basket). Using tongs. Flip sausage.
  • Close lid (or place basket in air fryer)
  • Air Fry (or air crisp) at 360 for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with a low carb hot dog bun and low carb condiment.

Notes

NOTES:
  • Please remember to check nutrition facts on the Italian sausage that you buy.
  • I used Sola Buns as a low carb bun.
Keyword air fryer
By on March 19th, 2022

About Shelly Marie Redmond

Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN is an award-winning dietitian, author of the Skinny Louisiana cookbook series, and mom of 2. She spends her days counseling individuals with diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, and hypo/hyperthyroidism. Her passion is developing recipes low on guilt and high on pleasure while improving the health of her patients.

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