Air fryer cocktail sausages
Air fryer cocktail sausages take 350°F (180°C) for 8 minutes. Score them so they don't burst, and flip at 4 minutes.
- For 20 pieces
- Flip at 4 min
- No preheat
Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?
Cooking more or less?
A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.
Ingredients
- 20 cocktail sausages
Steps
- Score each sausage 2–3 times.
- Spread them in the basket without overlapping.
- Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 4 minutes.
- Flip and cook for 4 more minutes.
Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.
Oven-style results
SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave ovenWe haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On the same model, try the auto-cook menu above first. On other convection or combi ovens, start from the basket values and adjust.
How it varies by air fryer
Thicker sausages can need 1–2 extra minutes.
Tips
- Scoring stops the casings from splitting and looks nicer.
- These are already cooked, so you only need them browned and hot all the way through.
Troubleshooting
- Burst casings: they weren’t scored.
Updated 2026-10-15