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If you are looking for a quick and delicious alternative to traditional sausages, you are going to love this juicy air fryer chicken sausage! You can have crispy flavorful sausages on the table in just 10 minutes! 

Golden brown chicken sausages cooked and on a wooden cutting board.

These sausages pair perfectly with seasoned veggies, eggs, in a bun, or even hash browns for a breakfast dish. And making them in the air fryer ensures they will come out golden brown with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. 

For more easy air fryer breakfasts, try air fryer soft boiled eggs, air fryer chicken sausage, air fryer bacon wrapped avocado, air fryer poached eggs, air fryer pancakes, or air fryer sausage patties.

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INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING AIR FRYER CHICKEN SAUSAGE 

All you need is one ingredient to cook up these low carb sausages! 

Package of smoked chicken and apple sausage
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HOW TO MAKE THIS AIR FRYER CHICKEN SAUSAGE RECIPE

STEP 1: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray, or brush with extra virgin olive oil. Place sausages in the air fryer basket. 

Smoked sausages in the air fryer basket.

STEP 2: Air fry at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and lightly crispy, turning links halfway through air frying time. 

Cooked sausages in the air fryer basket.

These chicken sausage links are delicious as a side to scrambled eggs, or other breakfast items. They can also be cut into slices and tossed with onions and bell peppers. 

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST AIR FRIED CHICKEN SAUSAGE

Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Make sure there is enough room for the air flow to cook the sausages evenly. Cooking chicken sausages in a single layer will help them turn golden brown. 

Turn Halfway Through: Flip the sausages or shake the basket halfway through the cooking time. Doing this ensures both sides of the sausages cook evenly.

Check Internal Temperature: Use an instant read meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Add Flavor with Sauce and Seasonings: Make the sausage even more flavorful by brushing a sauce on them before air frying. Orange sauce, BBQ sauce, or a honey mustard glaze are all great flavor additions. And although the sausage has delicious flavor alone, I like to add a pinch of salt and garlic powder too. 

Chicken and apple sausage slices on white plates in front of an air fryer, and orange juice.

WAYS TO SERVE CHICKEN SAUSAGE

  • Mix with your favorite pasta dish or vegetables like zucchini, or stir fry veggies for a complete meal. Pasta and veggies with this sausage is great when divided into portions for meal prep too!
  • Cut up into small slices and top tortilla chops with cheese and sausage for a fun twist on nachos.
  • Serve with diced sweet potatoes for a fall savory breakfast flavor. 
Air Fried Chicken Sausages on a white square plate.

FAQ’s ABOUT MAKING CHICKEN SAUSAGE IN AIR FRYER

How do I store leftover chicken sausage?

Store leftover sausages for up to 3-4 days. Just let the cooked sausages cool down, and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

How do I reheat chicken sausage in the air fryer?

When you’re ready to reheat and eat, warm the leftovers of this air fryer chicken sausage recipe in the air fryer again for the best results. Be sure that the chicken is heated all the way.

Can I use this recipe for frozen chicken sausages? 

You can use this for frozen chicken sausages as a fast and easy way to cook the chicken. If you’re going to cook raw chicken sausages, make sure that you check the internal temperature once the meat is cooked. 

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Juicy chicken sausages on a white plate after being cooked in the air fryer.
5 from 3 votes
Servings: 4

Air Fryer Chicken Sausage

By Becky
Air Fryer Chicken Sausage is a fast and easy recipe! It's a great addition to any meal!
Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 13 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 4 chicken sausages, 12 ounce package

Instructions 

  • Place sausages in the air fryer basket. 
  • Air fry at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, turning links halfway through air frying time. 
  • These chicken sausage links are delicious as a side to scrambled eggs, or other breakfast items. They can also be cut into slices and tossed with onions and bell peppers. 

Notes

Pair with a dipping sausage – Even though it might be the best chicken sausage ever, a dipping sauce might be your new favorite way to enjoy them! Dip in barbecue sauce, ketchup, or even syrup if you’re eating them for breakfast. 
Change the type of sausage – While I love eating chicken sausage, you can easily use pork sausages as well. Just be sure that you cook the sausage all the way through so that it’s done and delicious. 

Nutrition

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

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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