Air Fryer Chicken Sausage: Perfectly Cooked & Quick

Air Fryer Chicken Sausage: Perfectly Cooked & Quick

Perfectly juicy chicken sausage with golden-brown exteriors, ready in just 10 minutes with virtually no cleanup. This air fryer method delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort!

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 170

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 links chicken sausage any flavor variety, pre-cooked or raw
1 spray olive oil spray or olive oil in a mister

Optional Seasonings

1/2 tsp garlic powder optional
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning optional
1 pinch red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Equipment

Air fryer
Tongs
Meat Thermometer (optional)

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 380°F if your model requires preheating.
Place the chicken sausages in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don't touch each other for optimal air circulation.
Lightly spray the sausages with olive oil spray. If using additional seasonings, sprinkle them evenly over the sausages now.
Cook pre-cooked chicken sausages for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. For raw chicken sausages, cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer, especially for raw sausages.
Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra-crispy sausages, pat them dry with paper towels before cooking. Don't pierce the sausages before cooking as this will release the juices and result in drier sausages. These cook quickly, so keep an eye on them to prevent overcooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes for best results.