Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken sausage links (any variety to suit your taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional, for seasoning)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a spicy kick (optional, adjust to preference)
Substitutions:
- For a vegetarian option, substitute with plant-based sausages.
- For those avoiding oil, you can omit the olive oil. The sausages will still cook nicely in their own juices.
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (190°C). This temperature ensures the sausages cook evenly and develop a nicely browned exterior.
- If you’re using olive oil, lightly brush each chicken sausage link with oil. This step is optional but adds a lovely crispness to the skin.
- Arrange the chicken sausage links in the air fryer basket. Make sure they’re placed in a single layer with space between each link to allow proper airflow.
- Cook the sausage links for 9-12 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, use tongs to turn the sausages. This ensures they brown evenly on all sides.
- Check the sausages to ensure they’re fully cooked. They should have a crisp exterior and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Once cooked, remove the sausages from the air fryer. Let them rest for a couple of minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring your sausages are moist and flavorful.
- Serve the sausages hot. They’re perfect on their own or paired with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy your deliciously cooked air fryer chicken sausage!
Notes
Remember, best seasonings for chicken sausage often depend on personal preference, so feel free to experiment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 140-160
- Sugar: Main Dish
- Sodium: 400-600mg
- Fat: 7-10g
- Saturated Fat: 2-2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2-4g
- Fiber: 0-1g
- Protein: 14-16g
- Cholesterol: 60-80mg
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