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A cooked sausage, halved lengthwise on a bun topped with chimichurri.
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5 / 2 votes

Air Fryer Sausage Sandwich

There’s nothing better than a sausage sandwich, and this version, smothered in chimichurri and inspired by Argentinian choripán, will not disappoint!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Argentine
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 554

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

For the chimichurri

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves (no stems), finely chopped (no stems)
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water

For the sandwiches

  • Four (2.8-ounce) uncooked sweet Italian chicken sausage links
  • 8 ounces whole wheat baguette or Italian bread, cut into 4 pieces

Instructions

Make the chimichurri

  • In a medium bowl, combine the red onion, vinegar, salt, and olive oil. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to mellow out the raw onion.
  • Add the garlic, parsley, pepper flakes, and water and whisk together.

Make the sandwiches

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  • Place the sausages in the air fryer basket and cook until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the center, 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a cutting board and slice the sausages lengthwise. Do not turn off the air fryer.

    ☞ TESTER TIP: If you prefer more browning on your sausages, slice lengthwise before air frying. Note that the cook time will be reduced to about 10 minutes.

  • Working in batches if needed, place the bread pieces in the air fryer until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Slice each piece of bread open.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon chimichurri on the bottom of each bread slice, top with one sausage each, then another 1/2 tablespoon chimichurri. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g