This Air Fryer Bratwurst and Peppers recipe makes a quick and easy lunch or appetizer using just 2 main ingredients, plus some seasonings then served with an irresistible honey-mustard sauce. These brat bites are just so yummy!
Easy Air Fryer Bratwurst Bites
This air fryer bratwurst and peppers recipe is on constant repeat at my house for a quick and easy lunch. I alternate between this one and my air fryer kielbasa and veggies recipe – both so simple but tasty and satisfying.
It’s made with just a handful of ingredients. Plus the recipe includes a mustard dipping sauce that’s super simple to whip up and SO good. Sometimes I turn this into an appetizer because everyone always seems to love brat bites!
Why You’ll Love This Bratwurst and Peppers Recipe
Here are a few reasons I love making bratwurst in the air fryer.
- Quick and easy. From start to finish, you’ll need just 20 minutes to prepare this recipe.
- Irresistible honey-mustard sauce. The mustard sauce with beer and honey is the perfect accompaniment to the pork and peppers. So good.
- Perfect as an appetizer or meal. This recipe can be served as an easy appetizer or turned into a simple but flavorful meal.
Ingredients Needed
This easy bratwurst recipe requires just a handful of ingredients.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Bratwurst links – You’ll want uncooked bratwurst links for this air fryer recipe. Cut them into 1 inch chunks.
- Sweet peppers – I used miniature tri-colored sweet peppers for a variety of color and flavor. You can use all one color if preferred and if you can’t find mini sweet peppers, regular ones will work too. You’ll just need to cut them into smaller pieces.
- Olive oil – Helps the seasoning stick.
- Seasonings – Salt, pepper, and dried oregano are all that’s needed for added flavor.
- Dipping sauce – The sauce is made up of dark beer, honey, spicy brown mustard, and a bit of allspice. (You can certainly use a different sauce if preferred, but these ingredients pair so well with the brats and peppers.)
How to Make Air Fryer Bratwurst and Peppers
Preparing these bratwurst bites in the air fryer is quick and easy. Here’s how to do it in just a few minutes.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Prepare the mustard sauce. Combine the beer, honey, and allspice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes. Stir in the mustard and remove from heat.
- Season the brat bites. Drizzle the bratwurst bites and peppers with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Air fryer. Place the bratwurst and peppers in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400F for 5 minutes, give it a shake, then air fryer for another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Enjoy. Serve warm with the mustard sauce.
Tips & Variations
Here are a few tips for making this air fryer bratwurst recipe.
- Cook in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook these brat bites and peppers in two batches. You’ll want to make sure there’s a bit of space between pieces so that the air can circulate properly and ensure the brats develop a caramelized exterior.
- How do I know when my air fryer bratwurst bites are done? Bratwurst needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165F. The peppers should also be tender.
- Add some onions. If you’d like – especially if serving these as a meal – you can add some onion to the recipe for a twist on the classic bratwurst with peppers and onions.
- Try a different sauce – Honey, mustard, and beer pair so well with brats, but you can use a different sauce if preferred.
How To Serve Brat Bites
If serving these brat bites and peppers as an appetizer, I like to serve them with toothpicks so they’re easy to grab and dip into the mustard sauce.
If you opt to make this air fryer bratwurst recipe the main course, you can just drizzle the mustard sauce over each serving. You can also serve this on a hoagie roll to make it a sandwich too.
Proper Storage
- Fridge. Store leftover bratwurst bites and peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Store the mustard glaze in a separate container in the fridge.
- Reheat. Pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to reheat or in the microwave. You’ll need to warm the mustard sauce as well and be sure to stir well before serving.
More Air Fryer Recipes:
- Air Fryer Kielbasa and Veggies
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Stuffed Tomatoes
- Salmon Bowls
- Air Fryer Pineapple
- Air Fryer Baked Potato
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Air Fryer Bratwurst and Peppers
Ingredients
For the dipping sauce
- 1/2 cup dark beer
- 3 tablespoons honey
- pinch of allspice
- 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard
For the Brats and Peppers
- 5 uncooked bratwurst links , cut into 1-inch chunks
- 8 miniature tri-colored sweet peppers , halved lengthwise and seeded
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Pinch of coarse salt and pepper
- Pinch of dried oregano
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, stir together the beer, honey, and allspice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and gently simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Stir in the mustard. Remove from the heat and let stand until ready to serve.
- Preheat an air fryer to 400F for a few minutes.
- Drizzle the bratwurst pieces and peppers with the olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Toss to coat.
- Arrange bratwurst pieces and sweet pepper halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer (cooking in batches, if necessary.) Air fry for 5 minutes, give it all a shake, and air fry another 4 to 5 minutes until the peppers are tender and the bratwurst is cooked through to 165F internally.
- Serve the warm bratwurst and peppers with the mustard sauce and enjoy!
