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    Home » 30 Minute Meals

    How to Cook Chicken Sausage (3 Ways)

    Published: Nov 7, 2022 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Megan

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    chicken sausage in an air fryer, skillet, and sheet pan
    chicken sausage in an air fryer, skillet, and sheet pan

    There are 3 ways to cook chicken sausage! You can bake them in the oven, cook them in an air fryer, or on the stove. Pair your chicken sausage with veggies and rice for an easy and simple meal!

    chicken sausage in an air fryer, skillet, and sheet pan this recipe

    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.

    Cooking them in the oven is the easiest but takes the longest. Cooking them in a skillet makes for the tastiest sausage since you brown all the sides, but it's the most labor intensive, and the air fryer is the quickest but potently has the most to clean up.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳 My Favorite Brands of Chicken Sausage
    • 🔪 How to Make Chicken Sausage
    • 🥡 How to Store
    • 🥗 Sides
    • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ
    • ❤ Recipe
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    🥘 Ingredients

    3 different brands of chicken sausage

    Pre-cooked chicken sausage: most chicken sausage comes pre-cooked. You can cook raw chicken sausage using these methods, but the cook times will be longer. Make sure your chicken sausage is at least 165F before eating it.

    👩‍🍳 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

    chicken sausage on a sheet pan

    In the Oven (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.
    chicken sausage in an skillet

    In a Skillet (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.
    chicken sausage in an air fryer

    In an Air Fryer (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

    • Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
    • Grilled veggies
    • Roasted broccoli
    • Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
    • Potato salad
    • Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
    • Mediterranean Rice

    🙋‍♀️ FAQ

    How do I tell chicken sausage is done?

    Once chicken sausage (precooked or raw) reaches a temperature of 165F it's safe to eat.

    How long does chicken sausage take to cook in the oven?

    Bake at 375F for 18-24 minutes.

    How to cook chicken sausage in a pan?

    Add chicken sausages to a skillet over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes, frequently turning, until evenly browned and cooked through.

    How to cook chicken sausage in an air fryer?

    Preheat your air fryer to 400F. Cook sausage for 6-9 minutes or until it starts to brown.

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    3 Ways to Cook Chicken Sausage

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    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 Links
    Calories: 120kcal
    Author: Megan
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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 2-3 oz fully cooked chicken sausage links

    Instructions

    How to cook chicken sausage in the oven

    • 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.

    How to cook chicken sausage in a skillet

    • 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.

    How to cook chicken sausage in Air Fryer

    • 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

    *nutritional information reflects one link of al fresco Chicken Sausage Sweet Apple

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Link* | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sugar: 7g
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