Cooking chicken sausage in an air fryer is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a healthier version of this popular dish. The air fryer’s ability to cook food with less oil without sacrificing flavor makes it an ideal method for preparing chicken sausages. Here’s an easy recipe to follow:
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Why You Will Like This Recipe
This recipe for chicken sausage in an air fryer is not only quick and easy but also versatile, allowing you to experiment with different flavors and seasonings to match your preference. Enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort and cleanup!
Chicken Sausages and Bratwursts take the same amount of time to cook in the air fryer. About 10 – 12 minutes. Check out Bratwursts in Air Fryer.
My favorite chicken sausages contain a good amount of protein, almost 20 grams per chicken link. Serve with your favorite buns.
Ingredients Needed
- 4 chicken sausages – pre-cooked or fresh, depending on preference
- Olive oil spray (optional) – or a good olive oil
- Your choice of seasonings (optional, such as Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, or simply salt and pepper)
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Sausages
Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer: Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). This step ensures that your chicken sausages will start cooking at the right temperature for a perfectly even cook.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Sausages: If you’re using pre-cooked chicken sausages, you can proceed directly to cooking them. For fresh chicken sausages, ensure they are not frozen and lightly prick them with a fork to prevent them from bursting as they cook. Optionally, you can lightly spray or brush them with olive oil and season them according to your taste.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken Sausages: Place the chicken sausages in the air fryer basket, ensuring they’re not touching to allow the air to circulate freely around them. Cook for about 10-12 minutes if they’re pre-cooked or 15-20 minutes if they’re fresh, turning them halfway through the cooking time.
Recipe Tips
The exact time may vary depending on the size of the sausages and your air fryer model, so it’s a good idea to start checking them a few minutes before they’re supposed to be done.
Check for Doneness: The chicken sausages are ready when they have a slightly crisp exterior and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, let the sausages rest for a few minutes before serving. They can be enjoyed on their own, with your favorite dipping sauce, or as part of a larger meal alongside vegetables or a salad.
Storage: Keep sausages stored in air tight containers throughout the week so you can enjoy them any day!
What to Serve with Chicken Sausage
When considering what to serve with chicken sausage, the options are both diverse and delightful, catering to a wide range of tastes and dietary preferences. Chicken sausage, with its leaner profile and versatile flavors, pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides that can elevate your meal from simple to spectacular.
Starches: A hearty option is roasted or mashed potatoes, which provide a comforting base for the sausages. Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Vegetables and Fruit Salads: Roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and red onions, can add a sweet and smoky flavor that complements the chicken sausage beautifully. Please try this recipe for Easy Fruit Salad with Vanilla Pudding or Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus.
Sauces and Condiments: Lastly, don’t forget about the power of sauces and condiments to tie the meal together. A dollop of whole-grain mustard or a drizzle of homemade aioli can add a burst of flavor that enhances the overall dish.
Recipe Tips and FAQS
What air fryer do I use?
I have two air fryers. The Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer and Ninja Woodfire Grill which is an outdoor air fryer. It’s pretty awesome! It has 5 different functions on it.
What is an air fryer?
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using the convection mechanism. It is a downsized version of the convection oven.
Is air fried food healthy?
When you compare air-fried food to deep-fried food it is much healthier because there is hardly any oil used at all. The only oil I use is from my Pam cooking spray.
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Chicken Sausage in Air Fryer
Prep Time: 2 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Total Time: 14 min
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Easy
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Description
Cooking chicken sausage in an air fryer is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a healthier version of this popular dish.
- 4 chicken sausages (pre-cooked or fresh, depending on preference)
- Olive oil spray (optional)
- Your choice of seasonings (optional, such as Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, or simply salt and pepper)
Instructions
- reheat the Air Fryer: Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). This step ensures that your chicken sausages will start cooking at the right temperature for a perfectly even cook.
- Prepare the Chicken Sausages: If you’re using pre-cooked chicken sausages, you can proceed directly to cooking them. For fresh chicken sausages, ensure they are not frozen and lightly prick them with a fork to prevent them from bursting as they cook. Optionally, you can lightly spray or brush them with olive oil and season them according to your taste.
- Cook the Chicken Sausages: Place the chicken sausages in the air fryer basket, ensuring they’re not touching to allow the air to circulate freely around them. Cook for about 10-12 minutes if they’re pre-cooked or 15-20 minutes if they’re fresh, turning them halfway through the cooking time. The exact time may vary depending on the size of the sausages and your air fryer model, so it’s a good idea to start checking them a few minutes before they’re supposed to be done.
Notes
Serve with hot dog buns of choice and some ketchup!
