Air-Fryer Chicken Sausages: Quick, Easy, And Delicious

Chicken sausages are a quick and easy meal to make in an air fryer. The cooking time is usually around 8-10 minutes, but this can vary depending on the size and thickness of the sausages, as well as the specific air fryer model. To get started, place the sausages in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure they don't touch or overlap to ensure even cooking. Then, spray the sausages with oil to get a crispy skin.

Cooking times and temperatures

If you are cooking precooked chicken sausages, you should air fry them at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you are cooking raw chicken sausages, you should air fry them at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, again flipping them halfway through. The internal temperature should be the same as for precooked sausages: 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

You can also spray the sausages with oil before cooking to get a crispy skin.

How to get crispy skin

To get crispy skin on your chicken sausages, spray them with oil before cooking. You can use olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil. Set your air fryer to 400 degrees and cook the sausages for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, open the air fryer and flip the sausages to ensure an even crispness. Spray with oil again and cook for another 4 minutes. The total cook time will be 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the sausages. If you like your sausages extra crispy, leave them in the air fryer for a few minutes longer.

Flipping the sausages

When flipping the sausages, it's important to use tongs or another utensil to avoid burning your hands. Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer basket, as this will make it difficult to flip the sausages and could result in uneven cooking. Leave space between each sausage and avoid stacking them on top of each other.

After flipping the sausages, you may need to adjust the cooking time depending on your desired level of crispiness. If you prefer your sausages on the crispier side, you can leave them in the air fryer for a few extra minutes. However, it's important to keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.

Some recipes recommend flipping the sausages only once, while others suggest flipping them multiple times throughout the cooking process to ensure even browning on all sides. Ultimately, the number of times you flip the sausages may depend on your personal preference and the specific model of your air fryer.

Using oil

To cook chicken sausages in an air fryer, you'll need to preheat the air fryer and place the sausages in a single layer in the basket, making sure they don't overlap or stack. Spray the sausages with oil, such as avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil, to get a crispy skin. Set the air fryer to around 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the sausages for 8-16 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and a golden brown colour on all sides. The internal temperature of the sausages should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.

What to serve with chicken sausages

To cook chicken sausages in an air fryer, place them in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they don't overlap or stack, and spray with oil. Set the air fryer to 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Now, what to serve with chicken sausages? There are many options, including:

• Scrambled eggs for breakfast
• In a homemade pretzel roll for lunch
• With Jambalaya
• With mustard, peppers and onions
• With a side of roasted potatoes with a spicy drizzle
• With black beans, crushed tomatoes, garlic, hot sauce and rice

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