Air Fryer Currywurst – Quick Bratwurst Recipe

Steps

1. 1

   Score the bratwurst sausages in a few places with a knife to prevent bursting during cooking.

2. 2

   Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).

3. 3

   Place the sausages in the air fryer basket and cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and cooked through.

4. 4

   Remove the sausages from the air fryer, drizzle with curry ketchup, sprinkle with curry powder, and add a dollop of mayonnaise if desired.

Shopping list

4 bratwurst sausages (about 100g each), 2 tbsp curry ketchup, 1 tsp curry powder, 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)

Recipe story

Currywurst was invented in Berlin, Germany, in 1949 by Herta Heuwer, who mixed ketchup with curry powder given by British soldiers. This street food quickly became a symbol of German reconstruction and culinary innovation.