With our Ninja Foodi brats recipe, you are just 25 minutes away from the best-tasting bratwurst you have ever tried! With two different cooking options to choose from, this method is quickly becoming my favorite as Ninja Foodi bratwurst is quick, easy, and quite possibly the best way to make uncooked brats in your home.
We show you how to cook Ninja Foodi bratwurst by first pressure cooking and then browning with Air Crisp, AND we show you how to make Ninja Foodi air fryer brats too.
Bratwurst in Ninja Foodi
We all love a good bratwurst in our home whether it’s the regular variety, one that is stuffed with cheese, or one served with peppers and onions. Whether we are serving our brats in a hoagie roll or trying to keep it low-carb, brats are on the menu frequently.
Now that we have perfected our brats in Ninja Foodi technique, it might be safe to say that Ninja Foodi brats are going to be at the top of our list for cooking bratwurst sausages.
We have even found that we can add onions, peppers, cabbage, or sauerkraut to the pot if we need to make a one-pot meal.
Or, we can serve our Ninja Foodi air fryer brats alongside a separate dish of sauerkraut and bacon, in a roll topped with peppers and onions, or with a crisp coleslaw side.
If you are looking for even more ways to cook bratwurst in air fryer be sure to try cooking them in a regular air fryer unit.
What Makes This Recipe So Good!
- Pressure cook and air fry all in one easy step with our Ninja Foodi brats recipe.
- We are keeping things classic by making our air fryer brats with both onions and beer.
- Ready in just 25 minutes, our Ninja Foodi bratwurst recipe is a quick and easy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
- Easily accommodate low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyles.
- Dress up your air fryer brats or serve them in a simple way – either way, just make sure they are on your menu.
Key Ingredients
Our Ninja Foodi brats recipe is designed to work with any standard-sized raw bratwurst sausage and your favorite brand of mild beer.
- bratwurst – uncooked sausages, any flavor
- mild beer
** Please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact quantities **
Equipment
- A Ninja Foodi or pressure cooker/air fryer combo unit
- Non-stick spatula
- Rubbed tipped tongs
Step by Step Instructions
You are going to love how easy it is to make Ninja Foodi brats in your home kitchen! We are going to show you two different methods to cook bratwurst in the Ninja Foodi. The first is our favorite and includes both pressure cooking in beer and air frying. The second is a straight air fry. Both methods are amazing!
Pressure Cook then Air Fry
- Add the bottle or can of beer to the bottom of the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker. Insert the rack.
- Place the uncooked raw bratwurst on top of the rack.
- Secure the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker lid onto the pot. Make sure the valve is set to Seal. Pressure cook the brats on High for 5 minutes. Turn off the pot, turn the valve to Vent by using a long-handled utensil like a wooden spoon, and do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
- Once the pin drops remove the pressure cooker lid.
- Pour out the beer in the bottom of the pot, this will help the bratwurst sausage to get more crispy. Add the pot with the brats in it and close the air fryer lid.
- Set the air fryer to 370 F for 10 minutes and press the Air Crisp button.
- After 5 minutes of cooking time, turn the bratwurst over and cook them for an additional 5+ minutes of cooking time, or until the internal temperature of the brats reaches 165 F with a digital meat thermometer or they’re browned to your liking.
Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Brats (No Pressure Cook)
- Insert the air fryer rack in the bottom of the Ninja Foodi pot.
- Add the brats.
- Set the air fryer to 370 F for 12 minutes and press the Air Crisp button.
- After 6 minutes, flip the bratwurst over and continue cooking them for an additional 6-8 minutes until they’re browned to your liking and at least 165 F when checked with a digital meat thermometer.
Substitutions
- Beer – If you don’t want to use beer, chicken broth, water, or apple juice make good substitutes.
- Veggies – Feel free to add sliced onions, cabbage, or sauerkraut to the pot and to make this a one dish meal.
Variations
- We used standard-sized bratwurst that comes 5 to a package for our Ninja Foodi brats recipe. You can opt for larger brats, but increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes and verify they are cooked fully using a digital meat thermometer.
Cook’s Tips
- Be sure to cook your brats in a single layer.
- Flip the brats halfway through air frying to ensure even cooking.
- The recipe can be doubled if desired and it won’t change the cooking time as long as the brats are still in a single layer on the pot.
Common Questions
Serve your Ninja Foodi brats with a side of either sausage and peppers or sauerkraut, or pop them in your favorite hoagie roll and top with sauteed veggies for a quick and easy sub.
Store cooked brats in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze cooked brats for up to 3 months.
Heat your air fryer to 370 for 5 minutes and then cook your brats for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
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📖 Recipe
Ninja Foodi Brats
Ingredients
- 1 package bratwurst 5 uncooked sausages
- 1 can beer mild
Instructions
Pressure Cook then Air Fry
- Add the bottle or can of beer to the bottom of the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker. Insert the rack.
- Place the uncooked raw bratwurst on top of the rack.
- Secure the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker lid onto the pot. Make sure the valve is set to Seal. Pressure cook the brats on High for 5 minutes. Turn off the pot, turn the valve to Vent by using a long-handled utensil like a wooden spoon, and do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
- Once the pin drops remove the pressure cooker lid.
- Pour out the beer in the bottom of the pot, this will help the bratwurst sausage to get more crispy. Add the pot with the brats in it and close the air fryer lid.
- Set the air fryer to 370 F for 10 minutes and press the Air Crisp button.
- After 5 minutes of cooking time, turn the bratwurst over and cook them for an additional 5+ minutes of cooking time, or until the internal temperature of the brats reaches 165 F with a digital meat thermometer or they’re browned to your liking.
Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Brats (No Pressure Cook)
- Insert the air fryer rack in the bottom of the Ninja Foodi pot. Add the brats.
- Set the air fryer to 370 F for 12 minutes and press the Air Crisp button.
- After 6 minutes, flip the bratwurst over and continue cooking them for an additional 6-8 minutes until they're browned to your liking and at least 165 F when checked with a digital meat thermometer.
Notes
Nutrition
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