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A plate filled with veggies, chicken sausages, cottage cheese, and mustard.

Air Fryer Chicken Sausages

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This easy method for making Air Fryer Chicken Sausages is the best way to get juicy sausages every single time. 
Course Lunch, Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5 sausages
Calories 170
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 chicken sausages or desired amount

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350ºF (177ºC) for at least 3 minutes, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Optional: Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the bottom of your air fryer to reduce smoking.
  • Place the desired amount of chicken sausages into the air fryer basket, leaving about ½” or more of space between each one.
    An air fryer basket with chicken sausages in a single layer.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC) in each of the chicken sausages.
    An air fryer basket with cooked sausages inside.
  • For the best results, turn the sausages halfway through.
  • Remove from the air fryer and cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Note: For the best results I recommend cooking just 4-5 at a time, but you can stack them to cook large batches at once. Just be sure to increase the cooking time slightly and rotate them at least 1-2 times during the cook time.
Extra crispy: Increase the heat to 400ºF (204ºC) and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Chicken breakfast sausages: 400ºF (204ºC) for 7-9 minutes.
Precooked or smoked: 350º (177ºC) for 6-9 minutes. 
Storage: Keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

Nutrition

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