Air Fryer Chicken Sausage is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This recipe comes together in just about 10 minutes!
Pretty much any meat that's typically made on the stove top can also be made in the air fryer. Chicken sausage is no different.
I would argue that chicken sausage comes out even better in the air fryer. The outside becomes crispy and the inside stays juicy!
I've been making this recipe for quite a bit and I realized I never shared it so here we are!
Why you'll love chicken sausage in the air fryer:
- You can have a protein on the table in just about 10 minutes!
- You can use any flavor of chicken sausage that you like!
- Super simple to clean up!
- Great for an easy dinner - Serve this along with your favorite vegetables and potatoes with a creamy dijon sauce for a balanced dinner. I will add more details about this below in the post!
Ingredients needed:
- chicken sausage - I used Seemore Chicken Parm Sausage on this particular day. Use any brand and flavor you enjoy. Most chicken sausage links come precooked like the one I used, but you can also use raw or frozen chicken sausage for this recipe. I will add all cooking times below.
- oil spray of choice - I have avocado oil in this spray bottle.
How to make air fryer chicken sausage:
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
- Preheat your air fryer.
- Add the chicken sausage to the air fryer. Don't stack the sausage links on top of each other. Also, leave space in between each one. This will help with even cooking.
- Spray the sausage links with oil.
- Air fry the precooked chicken sausage at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Every air fryer is a little different so keep an eye on them.
- If the chicken sausage is raw, air fry the sausage at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Every air fryer is a little different so keep an eye on them.
- If the chicken sausage is frozen, air fry the sausage at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Every air fryer is a little different so keep an eye on them.
- Once the chicken sausage is cooked through, serve as you would like!
How to serve air fryer chicken sausage?
- Make it a meal! Slice the chicken sausage and serve it with vegetables and potatoes of choice with a creamy dijon sauce.
- To make the creamy dijon sauce combine, 2 tablespoons of tahini, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon of cold water and garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe pro-tips:
- I recommend preheating your air fryer for even cooking.
- Don't stack the sausage links on top of each other. Also, leave space in between each one. This will help with even cooking.
- Every air fryer is a little different so check on the chicken sausage links to ensure they don't overcook.
Dietary adaptations:
- gluten-free - The chicken sausage links I used were not gluten-free, but there are plenty of gluten-free options out there. Check the packaging to be sure.
Storage directions:
- Refrigeration - Store air fryer chicken sausage in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Reheating - Â Reheat the sausage in the air fryer at 350 degrees F until warm.
FAQs:
How long to cook chicken sausage in air fryer?
Air fry the precooked chicken sausage at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Every air fryer is a little different so keep an eye on them.
How long to air fry frozen chicken sausage?
If the chicken sausage is frozen, air fry the sausage at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Every air fryer is a little different so keep an eye on them.
Air Fryer Chicken Sausage
Air Fryer Chicken Sausage is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This recipe comes together in just about 10 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 chicken sausages - I used Seemore Chicken Parm Sausage on this particular day. Use any brand and flavor you enjoy. Most chicken sausages come precooked like the one I used, but you can also use raw or frozen chicken sausages for this recipe. I will add all cooking times below.
- 4 sprays oil spray of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer. If your air fryer has a preheating option you can preheat your air fryer. If you don’t have that option, you can run the machine at 375 degrees F for 2-5 minutes. Leave the machine running for about 3 minutes for smaller air fryers. Leave the machine running for about 5 minutes for larger air fryers.
- Add the chicken sausage to the air fryer. Don't stack the sausage links on top of each other. Also, leave space in between each one. This will help with even cooking. Spray the sausage links with oil.
- Air fry the precooked chicken sausage at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Every air fryer is a little different so keep an eye on them.
- If the chicken sausage is raw, air fry the sausage at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Every air fryer is a little different so keep an eye on them.
- If the chicken sausage is frozen, air fry the sausage at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F. Every air fryer is a little different so keep an eye on them.
- Once the chicken sausage is cooked through, serve as you would like!
Notes
How to serve air fryer chicken sausage?
- Make it a meal! Slice the chicken sausage and serve it with vegetables and potatoes of choice with a creamy dijon sauce.
- To make the creamy dijon sauce combine, 2 tablespoons of tahini, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon of cold water and garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
Storage directions:
- Refrigeration - Store air fryer chicken sausage in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Reheating - Â Reheat the sausage in the air fryer at 350 degrees F until warm.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Sausage
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 870mg38%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 300IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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Sam
This was so easy and quick! Thank you
Thank you for letting me know! 🙂