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    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage

    Aug 18, 2023 · Leave a Comment

    August 18, 2023 by Beth Leave a Comment

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    If you need a quick meal, these Air Fryer Chicken Sausages can be ready in 15 minutes! Enjoy it as part of a healthy weekday lunch or dinner.

    potatoes, air fryer chicken sausage and green beans on plate with fork

    Can you air fry chicken sausage?

    Yes! The air fryer is perfect for cooking sausage. Pan fried chicken sausages are probably my favorite way to cook these links because it browns the outside and it keeps it from drying out. However, this is much easier, less messy and tastes just as good. There’s no grease splatter so there’s very little to clean up. And you don’t need to monitor it like you would when pan frying. The air fryer is great for browning the outside like in pan frying. You just need to be careful not to overcook otherwise the chicken sausage in the air fryer otherwise it will get dried out.

    sir fryer chicken sausage on plate with potatoes and green beans

    Is chicken sausage precooked?

    Not all chicken sausage is precooked. Make sure to read the packaging to understand exactly what you are buying. For this recipe, I used Bilinski’s Organic Wild Mushrooms with Italian Herbs Chicken Sausage. However, you can also use this Homemade Blueberry Sausage recipe using the adapted instructions in the recipe notes.

    chicken sausage on plate on white background

    Ingredients

    Precooked Chicken Sausage Links: 5 links or about 12 oz combined. Make sure they are precooked. Bilinski’s Organic Wild Mushrooms with Italian Herbs Chicken Sausage were used for this recipe.

    How long does it take to cook chicken sausage?

    1. If your air fryer basket is made with Teflon, line the basket with parchment paper. Then place chicken sausages in the air fryer.

    tongs putting chicken sausage into the air fryer

    2. In a cold air fryer, bake the links in the air fryer for 15 mins at 370 while flipping halfway through. If the air fryer is already hot, then you’ll need to reduce the cooking time a few minutes 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them as cooking times may vary depending upon the air fryer model.

    cooked chicken sausage in the air fryer

    How long to cook raw chicken sausage in air fryer?

    If you are making chicken sausage that is raw, bake the patties in the air fryer for 20 mins at 370 then flipping halfway. Here is a recipe for Blueberry Sausage that is made with chicken and pork that cooks well in the air fryer.

    How long to cook frozen chicken sausage in air fryer

    Cooking frozen chicken sausage in the air fryer takes the same amount of time (15 minutes). However, you’ll want to increase the temperature to 400 degrees.

    chicken sausage in the air fryer

    Tips for making the best air fryer chicken sausage.

    • Bilinski’s Organic Wild Mushrooms with Italian Herbs Chicken Sausage were used for this recipe. However, any precooked chicken sausage will work. Please keep in mind that if an alternative brand is used then the time may be increased/decreased.
    • Air fryer models can vary, and some units cook hotter than others. Keep a close eye on the sausage cooking time the first time you make the recipe by chance your model cooks fast. Adjust the time as needed to heat them through and brown them to your liking.
    • If you are cooking for a crowd, I was able to fit in 10 sausages into the air fryer I was using. Just make sure they are in a single layer in the fryer basket.
    • I’m currently using an older air fryer model from Costco. It’s like this model. However, the capacity is small, and the machine take up a lot of space. I’d prefer to have a toaster oven/air fryer. It can be used for multiple purposes and has a larger capacity for cooking or baking. I’ve seen really good reviews on this model.
    • This cooking method also works great for hotdogs!
    • To cook frozen chicken sausage, set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 15 minutes, flipping once.
    • To cook raw sausage, set the air fryer to 370 degrees and cook for 20 minutes in a cold air fryer, flipping about halfway through.

    Other air fryer recipes to serve with air fryer chicken sausage.

    • Air Fryer Radishes
    • Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
    • Air Fryer Halibut

    What to serve with chicken sausage in the air fryer?

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    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage

    If you need a quick meal, these Air Fryer Chicken Sausages can be ready in 15 minutes! Enjoy it as part of a healthy weekday lunch or dinner.
    Prep Time0 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 170kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 5 Precooked Chicken Sausage Links about 12 oz combined

    Instructions

    • If your air fryer basket is made with Teflon, line the basket with parchment paper. Then place chicken sausages in the air fryer.
    • In a cold air fryer, bake the links in the air fryer for 15 mins at 370 while flipping halfway through. If the air fryer is already hot, then you’ll need to reduce the cooking time a few minutes 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them as cooking times may vary depending upon the air fryer model.

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    Notes

    • Bilinski’s Organic Wild Mushrooms with Italian Herbs Chicken Sausage were used for this recipe. However, any precooked chicken sausage will work. Please keep in mind that if an alternative brand is used then the time may be increased/decreased.
    • Air fryer models can vary, and some units cook hotter than others. Keep a close eye on the sausage cooking time the first time you make the recipe by chance your model cooks fast. Adjust the time as needed to heat them through and brown them to your liking.
    • If you are cooking for a crowd, I was able to fit in 10 sausages into the air fryer I was using. Just make sure they are in a single layer in the fryer basket.
    • I’m currently using an older air fryer model from Costco. It’s like this model. However, the capacity is small, and the machine take up a lot of space. I’d prefer to have a toaster oven/air fryer. It can be used for multiple purposes and has a larger capacity for cooking or baking. I’ve seen really good reviews on this model. 
    • This cooking method also works great for hotdogs!
    • To cook frozen chicken sausage, set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 15 minutes, flipping once.
    • To cook raw sausage, set the air fryer to 370 degrees and cook for 20 minutes in a cold air fryer, flipping about halfway through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 870mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

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