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Air Fryer Chicken Sausage

By Karly Campbell on September 3, 2024 | Updated September 3, 2024 | Rate Recipe

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Making chicken sausage in the air fryer is so quick and easy. Serve these up with some veggies or stirred into mac and cheese for a quick meal that packs in protein. Ready in just 10 minutes.

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These air fryer chicken sausages are about as simple as it gets and you can serve the sausages with just about anything too! We often enjoy the cooked chicken sausage sliced up with some rice and our air fryer frozen vegetables for a quick, nutritious meal.

These chicken sausages in the air fryer can make a great breakfast too, depending on the variety of sausage you use. We like savory and spicy chicken sausages for dinner and maple flavored chicken sausage for breakfast.

We prefer to air fry chicken sausages because it is quick and mess free compared to pan frying the sausages and you still get a nice crispy exterior.

If you love chicken sausage in the air fryer as much as we do you’ll want to check out our air fryer Italian sausage recipe too! It’s another one of our favorite easy air fryer recipes.

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Ingredient Notes:

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Uncooked chicken sausages on plate next to air fryer.

Chicken Sausages – It’s okay to use any brand of chicken sausage links that you like. Our favorite brands are Aidells and Amylu chicken sausage. They come in a variety of flavors including chicken and apple sausage.

Oil Spray – You can use an olive oil spray or avocado oil spray here to air fry the sausages in if you like, but this isn’t necessary if you prefer to avoid it.

We love this air fryer chicken sausage recipe because it is just so quick and easy! A pack of chicken sausage is the perfect start to an 15 minute dinner that’s packed with protein and flavor. Just 10 minutes in the air fryer and the sausage is hot and juicy with a perfectly crisp exterior.

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Recipe Tips!

Avoid cooking at temps much higher than 380 degrees or you’ll run the risk of causing the chicken sausages to burst! You can poke the sides of the sausage a couple time with a fork to allow it to vent a bit and prevent a burst but this could cause a split and you will lose some of the juices.

Freezing & Storage Instructions:

If you’ve got leftovers store it in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. The air fried chicken sausage can be reheated in the air fryer, the oven, or the microwave.

While you could freeze the cooked chicken sausages, we think it’s tastes best to cook them fresh when you’re ready to enjoy them. Freeze the sausages before cooking, thaw them in the fridge overnight, and cook as directed.

Serving Suggestions:

Try these chicken sausages alongside some of our easy air fryer vegetables. Some bell peppers are always a good choice to go with sausage, and green beans are another good one. It’s a quick and simple dinner or launch. These air fryer roasted sweet potatoes would also pair very nicely with the chicken sausage.

We love to serve these air fried chicken sausages over other foods like rice or mac and cheese. Try it over this creamy, cheesy crockpot mac and cheese.

They’ll go well sliced up with just about any pasta dish or you can even just serve them on a bun like a hot dog! Top with a little barbecue sauce and coleslaw for somethin different.

If you’re serving these for breakfast they’d go great with our air fryer biscuits or air fryer french toast and some air fryer hash browns.

Recipe FAQs:

How long do chicken sausages take in the air fryer?

We’re starting with refrigerated chicken sausages that have been smoked and are therefore fully cooked. They’ll take around 10 minutes in the air fryer to warm through and to crisp up the outsides. If you’re using frozen chicken sausages, you may need to increase the cook time a bit.

Why do sausages burst in the air fryer?

Cooking sausages in casings at too high of a temperature can cause them to burst. Follow our recipe to be sure the sausages don’t burst. You could also pierce the sausage a few times with a fork to help release some of the juices, but that can also cause splitting.

Can I use raw sausages?

Most packaged chicken sausages will come fully cooked and just need heated. If you’re purchasing chicken sausage from the butcher, you may be able to find it raw, however the cook times will vary here and you’ll want to ensure the internal temperature of the sausage reaches 165 degrees.

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Chicken Sausage in Air Fryer

Created by: Karly Campbell

Course Appetizer, Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 minute minute
Cook Time 12 minutes minutes
Total Time 13 minutes minutes
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This air fryer chicken sausage recipe is so quick and easy and is great for a fast lunch or as an ingredient in a larger dish for dinner! It's ready in under 15 minutes with perfectly crispy skin!
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Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken sausages see notes
  • Oil Spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees.
  • Add the sausage to the air fryer and spritz lightly with oil spray.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes, giving the basket a gentle shake halfway through cooking. Sausages should be fully warmed through and browned on the outside when done.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use any brand of chicken sausage that you like, but do make sure it’s a fully cooked variety. We love Aidells and Amylu chicken sausage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1link | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 870mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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