How to cook chicken sausage in air fryer

Air fryer chicken sausages are delicious and prepared in a matter of minutes. Yes, it only takes 10-15 minutes, depending on what kind of sausages you’re cooking – pre-cooked, raw, or frozen. In general, chicken sausages are versatile, flavorful, and easy to cook.

In this article, I’ll show you how to cook chicken sausages in the air in less than 15 minutes. It’s a simple air fryer recipe that has many valuable tips.

How to cook chicken sausage in the air fryer?

The air frying cooking method can air fry frozen, raw, and pre-cooked chicken sausages. However, if you decide to cook frozen chicken sausage, keep in mind, it takes quite a bit more time than raw or pre-cooked sausages.

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• Cooking chicken sausage on a stove.

Step 1: Bring chicken sausage to room temperature

Bring chicken sausage to room temperature. Bringing it to room temperature allows it to cook evenly throughout. Cold and frozen sausages take longer to cook, and there’s a chance they can overcook.

Step 2: Preheat the air fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 10 minutes before cooking. Placing sausages in a cold air fryer will take much longer to cook, and the crust will not be as crispy.

Step 3: Pat chicken sausage dry

Removing as much moisture from chicken sausage’s exterior as possible is essential because it’ll sear much better, developing a golden brown crust.

Step 4: Cook air fryer chicken sausages

Rub chicken sausage with light olive oil before placing them in the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave enough space between sausage in the air fryer for air to circulate without interrupting airflow. Air fry chicken sausages for 8-12 minutes, turning them around halfway through cooking. Using a meat thermometer, check the sausage’s internal temperature;

Step 5: Rest

Take chicken sausage out of the air fryer basket and rest for a few minutes. Resting will allow meat juice to redistribute throughout the sausage interior.

Air fryer chicken sausage internal temperature

• Raw chicken sausage: internal temperature should reach 165° Fahrenheit;
• Pre-cooked chicken sausage: internal temperature should reach 165° Fahrenheit;
• Frozen chicken sausages: internal temperature should reach 165° Fahrenheit.

According to USDA, poultry products, including ground chicken and chicken sausage, should reach an internal temperature of 165° Fahrenheit. If you’re unsure if the meat is cooked, use a meat thermometer or inspect the meat juice from the sausage – it should be transparent without any hint of blood. Read this article on chicken temperature and how to take it.

How long does chicken sausage cook in the air fryer?

• Frozen chicken sausage in the air fryer takes 20-25 minutes to cook, depending on whether the chicken sausage is pre-cooked or raw;
• Raw chicken sausage takes about 12 minutes to cook, depending on the sausage thickness;
• Pre-cooked chicken sausages take about 8-10 minutes to cook, depending on the thickness.

Cooking time for air fryer sausages may vary depending on the sausage’s thickness, air fryer, and other factors. The times above are estimates. When cooking chicken sausage, use a meat thermometer to track the meat’s internal temperature. It’ll allow you to cook sausage perfectly and avoid overcooked or undercooked chicken.

How to store and reheat leftovers?

Store leftover chicken sausage in an airtight container or vacuum seal it. It’s safe to use cooked chicken sausage within 3-4 days of it being cooked. If you’re unsure about it or it has a bad smell, sticky surface, or mold, it’s best to throw it away.

Reheat air-fried chicken sausage in a pan, air fryer, or oven. Preheat the air fryer or oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit and reheat your sausages for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches desired temperature. Alternatively, you can slice the chicken sausage in half lengthwise and reheat them in a pan over medium heat until hot.

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