I made frozen sausages in 4 different appliances, and the best method was worth the extra effort

Andy Lynes Feb 11, 2024, 18:22 IST

Clockwise starting in the top left corner: microwave, air fryer, stove, and oven.Andy Lynes

I cooked frozen sausages with my microwave, air fryer, oven, and stove.
I thought the air-fried sausages would be the best because that's my go-to method, but I was wrong.

Frozen sausages are great value and handy to have in the freezer for a last-minute meal.

My go-to method to cook them is my air fryer, but I wanted to see if I was missing out on a better or easier way.

Here's how they cooked in my oven, microwave, stove, and air fryer.

I used the same brand of sausages for all the cooking methods.

I prefer pork sausages. Andy Lynes

I used the same brand of sausages for all the cooking methods.

I prefer pork sausages. Andy Lynes

I started with the stove since I knew it would take the longest.

My induction stove can get pretty hot, so I started at medium-low heat. Andy Lynes

I started with the stove since I knew it would take the longest.

My induction stove can get pretty hot, so I started at medium-low heat. Andy Lynes

After about 25 minutes, the sausages were evenly cooked.

The stove was the longest cooking method I tried.Andy Lynes

After about 25 minutes, the sausages were evenly cooked.

The stove was the longest cooking method I tried.Andy Lynes

I assumed the air fryer would be just as good as the stove but with less effort.

I tend to reach for my air fryer to cook frozen sausages. Andy Lynes

I assumed the air fryer would be just as good as the stove but with less effort.

I tend to reach for my air fryer to cook frozen sausages. Andy Lynes

Air frying took nearly half the time, but the results were disappointing.

My sausages split and leaked in the air fryer. Andy Lynes

Air frying took nearly half the time, but the results were disappointing.

My sausages split and leaked in the air fryer. Andy Lynes

I didn’t like the idea of microwaving frozen sausages.

I was a bit wary of cooking the meat in the microwave. Andy Lynes

I didn’t like the idea of microwaving frozen sausages.

I was a bit wary of cooking the meat in the microwave. Andy Lynes

I will never microwave frozen sausages again.

The skin of the sausage started curling away from the meat in the microwave. Andy Lynes

I will never microwave frozen sausages again.

The skin of the sausage started curling away from the meat in the microwave. Andy Lynes

Using the oven method was simple and easy.

The oven was one of the simplest cooking methods. Andy Lynes

Using the oven method was simple and easy.

The oven was one of the simplest cooking methods. Andy Lynes

The sausages just weren’t that great.

The skin of the sausages wasn't super appetizing.Andy Lynes

The sausages just weren’t that great.

The skin of the sausages wasn't super appetizing.Andy Lynes

For the juiciest sausages, the stove is my top choice.

Clockwise starting in the top left corner: microwave, air fryer, stove, and oven.Andy Lynes

For the juiciest sausages, the stove is my top choice.

Clockwise starting in the top left corner: microwave, air fryer, stove, and oven.Andy Lynes

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I made frozen sausages in 4 different appliances, and the best method was worth the extra effort

I used the same brand of sausages for all the cooking methods.

I used the same brand of sausages for all the cooking methods.

I started with the stove since I knew it would take the longest.

I started with the stove since I knew it would take the longest.

After about 25 minutes, the sausages were evenly cooked.

After about 25 minutes, the sausages were evenly cooked.

I assumed the air fryer would be just as good as the stove but with less effort.

I assumed the air fryer would be just as good as the stove but with less effort.

Air frying took nearly half the time, but the results were disappointing.

Air frying took nearly half the time, but the results were disappointing.

I didn’t like the idea of microwaving frozen sausages.

I didn’t like the idea of microwaving frozen sausages.

I will never microwave frozen sausages again.

I will never microwave frozen sausages again.

Using the oven method was simple and easy.

Using the oven method was simple and easy.

The sausages just weren’t that great.

The sausages just weren’t that great.

For the juiciest sausages, the stove is my top choice.

For the juiciest sausages, the stove is my top choice.