Air Fryer Bratwurst with peppers and onions is a simple meal that’s easy to make in 10 minutes any night of the week.
Suitable for Low Carb diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
This low carb meal is one of my favorites, so I needed to find a way to enjoy absolutely delicious bratwurst without all the hassle. Enter brats in the air fryer!
Easy Air Fryer Brats
Like Air Fryer Sausages, the best Air fryer Brats are a tasty meal achievable even on busy nights. Add some pepper and onions, eat them as is, or toast up some buns and pile them high with meat and veggies and serve with Air Fryer Potato Wedges and this Air Fried Corn on The Cob. Or whip up some Air Fryer Hot Dogs or Juicy Air Fryer Burgers instead. Kids love this perfectly cooked meal and don’t even realize we’re making healthy choices when this is served without excess grease. Plus, it’s easy to make a few batches and feed a crowd if the kid’s friends show up for dinner.
Why You’ll Love This
Low Carb – Add a bun if carbs aren’t a concern, but these bratwursts with onions and peppers are a tasty and filling meal on their own. No need to grill – This is like grilled brats but much easier.No-Fuss – Start the air fryer and walk away. No need to babysit these air fryer brats.Feeds a Crowd – Feed your family and your friends by cooking in batches. This also makes a great party meal. Dietary – as long as you use the right type (eg not beer brats) this recipe can be suitable for Low Carb and keto diets
Ingredient Notes
You only need a few ingredients to make these.
Bratwurst – Use regular bratwurst sausages. These have been typically seasoned but you can look for flavors like beer brats. Do remove the plastic wrap before air frying.Bell Peppers – Use your favorite color of bell pepper. Red Onion – The color of red onion is nice for this recipe but feel free to use yellow or white onion if that’s what you have on hand.
Ready to learn how easy it is to cook brats in an air fryer?
How To Cook Brats In Air Fryer
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat Air Fryer To 300 degrees F / 150 degrees C.Arrange veggies in the Air Fryer basket, then place the brats on top of the veggies. Air Fry brats for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked, turning halfway through cooking. Remove brats and sauteed peppers and onion and let stand for a few minutes.Serve brats and enjoy.
Note: Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 160F when inserted into the bratwurst.
Recipe Tips For
Cut the peppers and onions into similar-sized pieces to allow for even cooking. When cooking brats, turn them halfway through as you air fry them.Do not over crowd the air fryer so that the hot air can circulate and the brats cook evenly.Check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Brats should reach a temperature of at least 160 F / 71 C.
Plus…..
Be careful when inserting the thermometer probe into the meat, which sometimes causes the juices to spurt out. Cook time can vary depending on the air fryer model. While the air fried brats rest, feel free to toast the bread for 2 minutes or until golden.
Variations
Bun or No Bun – Air Fryer Bratwurst with onions and peppers is delicious as a stand-alone meal, but you can make it even more filling by putting it on a bun or in a pita. Add Cheese – These brats are full of flavor but adding cheese makes them creamy and delicious. Make it Spicy – Slice up a poblano or jalapeno pepper to cook along with the brats to add a bit of heat. Make it Italian – Swap the fully cooked brats for Italian sausages and add a bit of sauce.
Make Ahead And Storage
Prep Ahead – Slice your veggies ahead of time and store them in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Store – Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and eaten within 4 days. Reheat in the microwave. Freeze – Freeze uncooked brats until you are ready to cook them, and they will keep for about 6 months.
FAQs
More Air Fryer Recipes You May Like
Juicy Air Fried Hamburgers.Air Fryer Hot Dogs.Air Fryer Sausages.Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin.Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs.
Serving Suggestions
Cooked brats are great served with potato salad, onions ketchup, Air Fryer Potato Wedges and Air Fryer Corn On The Cob and Easy Southern Coleslaw. You can also drizzle on some 5 Minute Yum Yum Sauce, some Chipotle Aioli.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this (without buns).
Tools To Make This
An awesome Air Fryer.Air Fryer Accessories.Fast Read Food Thermometer.
