How to Cook Boudin in the Air Fryer

Boudin, pronounced "BOO-dan" in Cajun country, is basically a cooked sausage made from pork, rice, various vegetables, and seasonings. Here is how to cook boudin sausage in your air fryer.

Is Boudin Already Cooked?

Cooking boudin links is simple because it is already cooked. As a result, you will only need to reheat it in the air fryer rather than cooking it from scratch.

Can I Cook Boudin Sausages in the Air Fryer?

Yes, you definitely can cook all kinds of sausages in your air fryer including boudin sausages. In fact, you should be able to cook up to six of them at a time, as long as they fit in a single layer in your fryer basket. You need to cook your boudin sausages for about 9 to 12 minutes at 400 F until you see the outside turn golden and they are no longer pink inside. Other thick fresh sausages like bratwurst and fresh kielbasa can be cooked using the same instructions as well.

How Do You Know When Boudin is Bad?

• The most obvious way to tell is if it smells bad.
• Another way to tell is by looking at the boudin meat to see if there is any discoloration. If you can see splotches of green on it, that is a red flag that you shouldn't eat it.
• The last way to tell if it is bad is by touching it. If you find that the boudin is slimy or sticky, you should not eat it.

What Goes With Boudin?

You can serve your boudin by placing a single link inside of a large hot dog bun. Garnishes may not be necessary since boudin is so flavorful on its own, but if you insist, you can serve it with:

• Barbecue Sauce
• Hot Sauce
• Onions
• Banana Peppers

How Long Can You Keep Raw Sausage in the Fridge?

You can store your uncooked fresh boudin sausages in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Meanwhile, you can store cooked boudin in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Boudin Air Fryer Ingredients

• 6 boudin sausages

Kitchen Gadgets

• Air Fryer
• Meat Thermometer
• Tongs

Boudin Air Fryer Instructions

1. Poke the boudin sausages in three places to break through the casings.
2. Arrange the boudin sausages in a single layer in the air fryer.
3. If you using a Cosori air fryer like me, then you don't need to spray anything on the basket, because it's already non-stick. However, if you are using another type of air fryer, you might want to spray it with some cooking spray.
4. Set the air fryer to 400 F and cook the sausages until they are browned and no longer pink inside, about 9 to 12 minutes.
5. Serve the sausages immediately.

What Goes With Boudin Sausages for Dinner?

Here are the side dishes I recommend you try with your boudin if you going to serve it for dinner.

• Broccoli Rabe with Onions and Red Pepper Flakes
• Baked Beans
• Barbecue Fries
• Classic Coleslaw
• Creamy Parmesan-Polenta
• Grilled Vegetables
• New Potato Salad
• Sautéed Peppers and Onions
• Stewy White Beans

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How to Cook Boudin in the Air Fryer

Yield: 3 servings

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 9 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Boudin, pronounced “BOO-dan” in Cajun country, is basically a cooked sausage made from pork, rice, various vegetables, and seasonings. Here is how to cook boudin sausage in your air fryer.

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Ingredients

• 6 boudin sausages
• Cooking spray (optional)

Instructions

1. Poke the boudin sausages in three places to break through the casings.
2. Arrange the boudin sausages in a single layer in the air fryer.
3. If you using a Cosori air fryer like me, then you don’t need to spray anything on the basket, because it’s already non-stick. However, if you are using another type of air fryer, you might want to spray it with some cooking spray.
4. Set the air fryer to 400 F and cook the sausages until they are browned and no longer pink inside, about 9 to 12 minutes.
5. Serve the sausages immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 250Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 613mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 16g