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    Home » Newest Recipes! » Air Fryer » Air Fryer Chicken Sausage

    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage

    Published: Mar 9, 2023 by Aubrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Air fryer chicken sausage is a quick and easy lunch or dinner recipe! Healthy option for anyone who doesn’t love pork or beef. Kids love and ready in less than 15 minutes!

    air fryer chicken sausage in buns with ketchup, relish, mustard and a side of french fries.

    This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through this link (at no extra cost to you).

    When I think of summer, I think of air fryer chicken sausage! Ok ok, also hot dogs and hamburgers.

    But I love about chicken sausage is a healthy alternative to beef and pork and a great option for anyone with those dietary preferences.

    Plus, you can cook these air fryer chicken sausages in less than 15 minutes!

    Speaking of summer, I love a smoked meat! Be sure to check out this Smoked Pork Loin, Smoked Whole Chicken, Smoked Chicken Legs and Smoked Chicken Breast!

    And you should probably fire up the Blackstone too for this Blackstone Fried Rice! Phew! So many choices.

    I love air fryer chicken sausages for meal prep, make ahead family dinner and kids lunch or snacks on the fly! Air fryer chicken apple sausage and smoked chicken sausage in air fryer are both delightful and always a crowd pleaser!

    Trust me, kids love chicken sausage air fryer style!

    Cooking chicken sausage in air fryer works for any brand including Aidell’s Chicken & Apple Sausage, Al Fresco Chicken Sausage, Applegate Naturals Chicken & Maple Breakfast Sausage, Bilinski’s Organic Chicken Sausage and Gilbert’s Craft Sausages Chicken Sausage.

    chicken sausage in buns with ketchup, relish, mustard and a side of french fries.

    I also love this recipe for Johnsonville Chicken Sausage, Open Nature Chicken Sausage, Perdue Farms Chicken Sausage, Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausage and Wellshire Farms Chicken Sausage.

    This air fryer chicken sausage also works for grocery store brands (pre cooked chicken sausage in air fryer) including Kroger Chicken Sausage, Safeway Select Chicken Sausage, Wegman’s Chicken Sausage, Whole Foods Market 365 Chicken Sausage, and Publix GreenWise Chicken Sausage. Frozen chicken sausage in air fryer is also easy, just extend your cook time!

    Why this recipe works

    Air fryer chicken sausages are a great family friendly recipe with minimal preparation time that you can pop right in the air fryer!

    Ready in less than 15 minutes! WHAT!

    Kids love air fryer chicken sausage. Trying to sneak in some extra protein? This is the perfect choice.

    Great for those with dietary restrictions and a great options for healthy meal prep! And if you love healthy meal prep, you will love this Pan Seared Shrimp!

    Ingredients and Chicken Sausage Brands

    chicken sausage in air fryer basket.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken Sausage
    • Air fryer safe cooking spray (optional)

    How long to cook chicken sausage in air fryer

    cooking chicken sausage in air fryer.
    1. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
    2. Place chicken sausages patties in fryer basket. Do not overfill basket.
    3. Cook chicken sausage in air fryer for approximately 8-11 minutes on 370°F (flipping halfway).
    4. If this is your first time making air fryer chicken sausages in your air fryer, try lowest cook time as chicken sausage size, thickness and air fryer cook times can vary.
    5. Depending on your air fryer, the size of your fryer basket and amount of chicken sausage in the basket, you can cook for an additional 1 minutes until you reach your desired level of external and internal cook.

    Types of Air Fryers: This recipe works with many different types of air fryers such as the Ninja Foodi air fryer, Gourmia air fryer, Cosori air fryer, Power XL air fryer, Instant Vortex air fryer, Nuwave air fryer and Phillips air fryer.

    Brands of Chicken Sausage: This recipe works with many different types of chicken sausage such as Target, Safeway, Kroger, Walmart, Aldi, Aidell’s, Gilbert’s, Simple Truth, Applegate, Premio or any brand of choice. 

    Most chicken sausage is pre-cooked, but be sure to double check as this recipe is for pre-cooked chicken sausage.

    Air fryer sides to serve with air fryer chicken sausage

    A few of my air fryer favorites to serve with chicken sausage in the air fryer are Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns, Air Fryer Tater Tots and Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer.

    And don’t forget the dipping sauce! Bang Bang Sauce, Sriracha Aioli and Homemade Mayonnaise are delish!

    FAQ and expert tips

    air fryer chicken sausage recipe in buns with ketchup, relish, mustard and a side of french fries.
    How long to cook chicken sausage in air fryer

    Preheat air fryer. Cook for 8-11 minutes on 370°F (flipping halfway).

    Cooking chicken sausage in air fryer

    Preheat air fryer. Cook for 8-11 minutes on 370°F (flipping halfway).

    Chicken sausage in air fryer time and temp

    Preheat air fryer. Cook for 8-11 minutes on 370°F (flipping halfway).

    chicken sausage air fryer in buns with ketchup, relish and mustard.

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    air fryer chicken sausage recipe in buns with ketchup, relish, mustard and a side of french fries.

    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage

    Air fryer chicken sausage is a quick and easy lunch or dinner recipe! Healthy option for anyone who doesn't love pork or beef. Kids love and ready in less than 15 minutes!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 170kcal
    Author: Aubrey
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi

    Ingredients

    • 4 links chicken sausage
    • air fryer safe cooking spray (optional) or butter

    Instructions

    • Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
    • Place chicken sausages patties in fryer basket. Do not overfill basket.
    • Cook for approximately 8-11 minutes on 370°F (flipping halfway).
    • If this is your first time making air fryer chicken sausages in your air fryer, try lowest cook time as chicken sausage size, thickness and air fryer cook times can vary.
    • Depending on your air fryer, the size of your fryer basket and amount of chicken sausage in the basket, you can cook for an additional 1 minutes until you reach your desired level of external and internal cook.

    Notes

    Types of Air Fryers: This recipe works with many different types of air fryers such as the Ninja Foodi air fryer, Gourmia air fryer, Cosori air fryer, Power XL air fryer, Instant Vortex air fryer, Nuwave air fryer and Phillips air fryer.
    Brands of Chicken Sausage: This recipe works with many different types of chicken sausage such as Target, Safeway, Kroger, Walmart, Aldi, Aidell’s, Gilbert’s, Simple Truth, Applegate, Premio or any brand of choice. Most chicken sausage is pre-cooked, but be sure to double check as this recipe is for pre-cooked chicken sausage.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 16oz | 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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