Air Fryer Chicken Sausage
This quick and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Sausage recipe uses lean ground chicken and a blend of savory spices to create protein-packed sausages with a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Perfect for busy weeknights, these sausages are easy to shape, chill, and cook in your air fryer for a delicious meal in minutes.
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 egg or 1 tablespoon olive oil as a binder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb lean ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 egg (or 1 tbsp olive oil) as a binder. Optionally, stir in fresh herbs and diced bell peppers.
- Shape Sausages: Form the mixture into sausage links using your hands or a piping bag. Place the shaped sausages on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the sausages for 30 minutes to help them firm up before cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
- Cook: Arrange the chilled sausages in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite sides or dipping sauces. Enjoy your protein-packed, flavorful meal!