Air Fryer Medister Sausage
Air fryer medister sausage takes about 30 minutes and needs almost no oil, because the fat in this coarse Danish pork sausage does the work. A coil of medister goes into the basket at 180°C for 18 minutes, turned halfway, until the skin is golden and the middle is steaming hot with no pink. Slice and serve with mash, gravy and red cabbage.
- Total
- 31 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 21 min
- Serves
- 4
- Per serving
- 315kcal
Getting the texture of air fryer medister sausage right
Medister is a coarse, fairly fatty sausage, so a few details make the difference. Pricking the skin lets steam escape so that it stays in one piece. A dry surface and a thin film of oil help the skin turn golden rather than pale and wrinkled. And a moderate 180°C gives the middle time to cook through before the outside darkens.
Basket size
A 500g coil fits in most 4–5 litre baskets if it lies flat. If it does not, cut it into two or three lengths so that the air can circulate around each piece.
Air fryer medister sausage, step by step
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- Prepare the sausage Take the sausage out of the packet and pat it dry with kitchen paper. Prick the skin 5–6 times with a fork or the tip of a small knife, then rub it with the oil. If the coil is wider than the basket, cut it into 2 or 3 lengths.
- Preheat Heat the air fryer to 180°C for .
- Cook Lay the sausage in the basket in a single flat coil, or the lengths side by side with a little space between them. Cook for , turn over with tongs, then cook for a further .
- Check it is cooked The skin should be golden brown. Push a thermometer into the thickest part, which should read at least 75°C. The meat should be steaming hot all the way through, with no pink. If not, cook for more.
- Rest and serve Lift the sausage onto a board and leave it to rest for , then slice and serve with mash, gravy and red cabbage.
What to serve with it
The Danish way is boiled or mashed potatoes with brown gravy and braised red cabbage. For another Danish-style bake, try air fryer Danish sausage rolls.
Common problems and fixes for Air Fryer Medister Sausage
- The skin split and the sausage looks ragged.
- The heat was too high or the skin was not pricked. Prick it a few times before cooking, and keep to 180°C rather than going higher at the start.
- The air fryer is smoking.
- Fat dripping onto the hot base can smoke. Pour 2 tablespoons of water into the drawer under the basket before you start, and wipe out the drawer between batches.
- The skin is pale and the sausage is not browning.
- The sausage was wet or the basket was too full. Pat it dry, give it space, and if you want a darker finish, turn the heat up to 200°C for the last 2 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about Air Fryer Medister Sausage
How long do you cook medister sausage in an air fryer?
18 minutes at 180°C, turned over halfway, for a coil of about 500g. Thinner sausages take 12–15 minutes.
What is medister sausage?
Medister is a coarse Danish pork sausage, usually sold as a long coil and lightly spiced. In Denmark it is usually fried in a pan, then served with potatoes, gravy and red cabbage.
What can I use instead of medister?
Thick, coarse British pork sausages, such as Lincolnshire or Cumberland, work well. Use about 500g, and cook thinner sausages for 12–15 minutes at 180°C, turning halfway.
Where can I buy medister in the UK?
Scandinavian food shops and some online delis sell it. If you cannot find it, use the British pork sausages above.
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