Air-Fryer Brats with Beer Gravy

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 5 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These air-fryer brats are a nod to my German heritage. I serve them with a green vegetable and some french fries or mashed potatoes on the side. For a deeper sauce flavor, try using a lager or stout beer. —Allison Ochoa, Hays, Kansas

Ingredients

  • 1 package (20 ounces) uncooked bratwurst links
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
  • 5 slices thick bread

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place bratwurst in a single layer in a greased air fryer. Cook until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onions start to brown and soften. Add flour, dill weed and pepper; stir until smooth. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, 3-5 minutes. To serve, place 1 brat on each slice of bread; top evenly with onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 bratwurst sandwich with 1/4 cup gravy: 526 calories, 39g fat (14g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1140mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

These air-fryer brats are a nod to my German heritage. I serve them with a green vegetable and some french fries or mashed potatoes on the side. For a deeper sauce flavor, try using a lager or stout beer. —Allison Ochoa, Hays, Kansas
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