Crispy Air Fryer Bratwurst with Quick Mustard Sauce

How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Bratwurst with Quick Mustard Sauce

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   Step 1: Bring to room temperature and season

   Remove the bratwurst from the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking to take the chill off. Pat each link dry with paper towels, then season lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to help the casings crisp.

   For this step

   • 4 linksBratwurst links (natural casing)
   • 1/2 tspKosher salt
   • 1/4 tspFreshly ground black pepper
   
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   Step 2: Preheat and oil

   Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes. Lightly brush or spray the bratwurst with olive oil so the skins can brown evenly during cooking.

   For this step

   • 1 tbspOlive oil
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   Step 3: Air fry until crisp

   Arrange the bratwurst in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, turning once halfway through and spraying a little oil after the flip if needed, until the exterior is deeply browned and crisp.
   
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   Step 4: Make the quick mustard sauce

   While the brats cook, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and balanced. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity with a touch more honey or lemon juice as needed.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspDijon mustard
   • 1 tbspWhole-grain mustard
   • 1 tbspHoney
   • 2 tbspMayonnaise
   • 1 tspFresh lemon juice
   
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   Step 5: Rest, check temperature, and serve

   Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure each brat reaches 160°F (71°C) internally, then let them rest 3–4 minutes to redistribute juices. Serve the brats hot with the mustard sauce for dipping and your choice of buns or sides.

1. Remove the bratwurst from the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking to take the chill off. Pat each link dry with paper towels, then season lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to help the casings crisp.
2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes. Lightly brush or spray the bratwurst with olive oil so the skins can brown evenly during cooking.
3. Arrange the bratwurst in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, turning once halfway through and spraying a little oil after the flip if needed, until the exterior is deeply browned and crisp.
4. While the brats cook, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and balanced. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity with a touch more honey or lemon juice as needed.
5. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure each brat reaches 160°F (71°C) internally, then let them rest 3–4 minutes to redistribute juices. Serve the brats hot with the mustard sauce for dipping and your choice of buns or sides.