There are 3 ways to cook chicken sausage! You can bake them in the oven, cook them in an air fryer, or cook them on the stove. Pair your chicken sausage with veggies and rice for an easy and simple meal!
I love cooking chicken sausage. It's slightly leaner and healthier than pork sausage. I also think it tastes way better!
There are 3 easy ways I cook my chicken sausage: in the oven, in the air fryer, and in a skillet.
My Favorite Brands of Chicken Sausage
Aidells: These have a natural casing and are smoked over hardwood chips. They are all-natural, minimally processed, and have no artificial ingredients. They come in flavors like Italian, Chicken & Apple, and Cajun Style Andouille.
Applegate: Organic, case-free sausage. They have flavors like Sweet Italian, Chicken & Apple, and Spinach and Feta.
Alfresco: These are all natural with no artificial ingredients and minimally processed. They come in flavors like Sweet Apple, Italian Style, and Apple Maple.
Bilinski's: This brand is whole 30 approved, has no casing, and the chickens are raised without antibiotics. They have flavors like Cajun-Style Andouille, Cilantro and Lime, and Spicy Italian with Red Peppers.
How to Make Chicken Sausage
In the Oven (the Simplest)
- Preheat Oven to 375F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place chicken sausages on the sheet.
- Bake for 18-24 minutes or until cooked through.
In a Skillet (the Tastiest)
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausages to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, frequently turning, until evenly browned and cooked through.
In an Air Fryer (the Quickest)
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F.
- Place chicken sausages in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-9 minutes or until cooked through.
How to Store
Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat them using the methods above or in the microwave.
Sides
- Seasoned Oven-Roasted Diced Potatoes- Made in the oven are easy to make and packed with flavor and just the right amount of spice.
- Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins- These Jiffy Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins will be the star of your dinner table.
- Mediterranean Rice- This rice has onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin, butter, and olive oil.
- Roasted Broccoli - Coat with oil and season with salt. Cook at 425F for 20-22 minutes.
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - Coat with oil and season with salt. Cook at 425F for 20-25 minutes.
Common Questions
Once chicken sausage (precooked or raw) reaches a temperature of 165F it's safe to eat.
3 Ways to Cook Chicken Sausage
Ingredients
- 4 2-3 oz fully cooked chicken sausage links
Instructions
Oven Method
- Preheat Oven to 375F degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place chicken sausages on the sheet.
- Bake for 18-24 minutes, or until cooked through.
Skillet Method
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausages to the pan and cook for 7-10 minutes, turning frequently, until evenly browned and cooked through.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F degrees.
- Place chicken sausages in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-9 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.
Denise says
I’m making this recipe right now. Thanks for the recipes