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Easy Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage

This Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage is super delicious! They are fully cooked, and quick & easy to make! Ready in just 6 minutes in the air fryer!

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Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage

Trader Joe’s is my favorite grocery store when I’m in town. Everything is super reasonable and they have a huge selection of healthy options. I always stock up on my favorite things when I go there!

I really enjoyed the original Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausages so I had to try all their other types of chicken sausages.

This chicken sausage is made with chicken leg meat, chopped apples, and pure Vermont maple syrup. Making it sweet and savory.

The next time you go to Trader Joe’s you’ll have to pick up some of my favorite chicken items and tell me what you think.

Here are some of my favorite Trader Joe’s recipe:Trader Joe’s Chicken Potstickers, Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets, Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken, Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs, Trader Joe’s Spatchcock Chicken, Trader Joe’s Pesto Chicken, and Trader Joes Kung Pao Chicken.

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❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe

  • Quick and Easy Recipe – The chicken sausage is already precooked so all you have to do is pop them into the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Versatile – This sweet apple chicken sausage can be used in many different ways. I made them in hot dog buns but you can also use them as meal prep with your favorite sides.

Ingredients

  • Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage
  • Hotdog Buns
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✳️ Tips & Tricks

To ensure that the chicken stays moist is to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Once they reach 165F, remove them from the air fryer. Don’t overcook.

If you want a crispy hot dog bun you can add the chicken sausage into the buns and cook for another 2 minutes.

Tools to make this Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage in the Air Fryer

  • Cosori Air Fryer – this is my favorite air fryer. The large air fryer basket makes it so easy to cook your favorite recipes
  • Tongs – tongs are easiest to remove and flip the chicken
  • Meat thermometer – You always want to make sure the internal temperature of ANY chicken 165F.

How to make Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage

  1. Remove the chicken sausage from the package.
  2. Transfer to the air fryer basket. Cook at 390F for 6 minutes flipping halfway through.
  3. Once the timer goes off make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F and remove from the air fryer basket.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Oven Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Remove the chicken sausage from the package and transfer to a baking tray.
  3. Place a baking tray in the oven and cook for 10 minutes flipping halfway through. Make sure the internal temperature is 165F.
  4. Remove from oven and place into the hotdog buns.
white plate with chicken and chips on it. blue towel in the back.

What to serve with Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage

I kept the sweet and savory aspect going and paired them with these Michigan Cherry BBQ Potato Chips. You can pair them with any kind of chips or your favorite sides.

How to store

  • Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.

♨️ How to reheat

Remove the lid from the container and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until chicken is warm. Alternatively you can transfer to a microwave save plate to warm up.

If you want to warm this up in your air fryer, cook it for 2-3 minutes at 400F.

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❓FAQs

How long to air fry Trader Joe’s chicken sausage?

Most chicken sausage is precooked so they will take anywhere from 6-8 minutes in the air fryer. If the chicken sausage isn’t precooked it will take anywhere from 10-12 minutes.

Can you cook frozen chicken sausages in the air fryer?

Yes, you can cook frozen chicken sausages in the air fryer. They will take a few minutes longer than refrigerated sausage.

Is Trader Joe’s chicken sausage already cooked?

Most of the Trader Joe’s chicken sausages are pre-cooked, BUT you need to read the packaging, since not all chicken sausage is precooked.

More Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Recipes

If you loved this air fryer recipe, check out these other Trader Joe’s air fryer recipes.

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Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage

This Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage is super delicious! Quick and easy to make! only takes 6 minutes from beginning to end. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner idea.
5 from 50 votes
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Sweet apple chicken sausage
  • 5 Hotdog buns

Instructions
 

  • Remove the chicken sausage from the package.
  • Transfer to the air fryer basket. Cook at 390F for 6 minutes flipping halfway through.
  • Once the timer goes off make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F and remove it from the air fryer basket.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 4mg
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