Emilie Meyer
Chinese sausages can be cooked in an air fryer in just 2-3 minutes. You can either cook the entire links or slice them beforehand. If you slice them, more of the fat will be rendered out, making the sausages less greasy, and exposing more surface area so more of the sausage will go crispy. To cook, preheat your air fryer to the desired temperature, or to 400 degrees F, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 400 degrees F |
| Cooking time | 2-3 minutes |
| Internal temperature | 165℉ |
| Calories | 344kcal |
| Protein | 17g |
| Fat | 30g |
| Saturated fat | 10g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13g |
| Trans fat | 0.2g |
| Cholesterol | 81mg |
| Sodium | 719mg |
| Potassium | 280mg |
| Vitamin A | 85IU |
| Vitamin C | 1mg |
| Calcium | 10mg |
| Iron | 1mg |
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What You'll Learn
Air fryer temperature settings
Air fryers are essentially compact and efficient convection ovens, so you can cook a wide variety of foods in them. The temperature settings on your air fryer will depend on the make and model of your machine. Most air fryers have a temperature dial that varies from 200-400°F, but some go as low as 300-320°F.
When cooking Chinese sausages in an air fryer, you should preheat your air fryer to the desired temperature—some recommend 400°F—and then cook the sausages for 2-3 minutes. You can either cook the entire links or slice them beforehand. If you slice them, more of the fat will render out, making the sausages less greasy, and more of the surface area will crisp up. The sausages should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
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How long to cook for
Cooking Chinese sausages in an air fryer is super quick and easy. You can either cook the entire links or slice them beforehand. If you slice them, more of the fat will render out, making the sausages less greasy, and exposing more surface area so more of the sausage will get crispy.
Preheat your air fryer to the desired temperature. If you want to preheat to a specific temperature, 400 degrees F for 5 minutes is recommended. Then, place the sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside and fully cooked. They should reach an internal temperature of 165℉. If you want them a bit browner, toss the basket and cook for another minute.
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Whether to slice the sausages first
Whether or not you slice your Chinese sausages before air frying is a matter of personal preference. Slicing the sausages beforehand will render out more fat, making the sausages less greasy, and expose more surface area, making more of the sausage crispy. However, if you want to keep the sausages as whole links, you can simply place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook them for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside and fully cooked on the inside. They should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
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How to serve
Chinese sausages are semi-cooked and can be cooked in an air fryer in 2-3 minutes. You can either cook the entire links or slice them beforehand. If you slice them, more of the fat will be rendered out and the sausages will be less greasy.
To serve, place the sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside and fully cooked. They should reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
You can serve these sausages with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried Chinese veggies like Yu Choy Sum, Broccoli, Cauliflower, or Carrots and Cabbage. The rendered fat at the bottom of the basket can be reused for stir-frying other foods, such as broccoli with garlic.
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Nutrition information
Chinese sausages are semi-cooked and made in a factory before being sold. They can be cooked in an air fryer, in an oven, on a stovetop, or in a wok.
To cook Chinese sausages in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to the desired temperature (or 400 degrees F) and cook the sausages for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside and fully cooked. They should reach an internal temperature of 165℉. If you want to reduce the greasiness of the sausages, you can slice them before cooking, which will also increase the crispiness.
- Calories: 344kcal
- Protein: 17g
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
- Sodium: 719mg
- Potassium: 280mg
- Vitamin A: 85IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 10mg
- Iron: 1mg
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Frequently asked questions
You should cook Chinese sausage in an air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Place the sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You can either cook the entire links or slice them beforehand.
