Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Cheddar Chicken Sausage
Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Cheddar Chicken Sausage are super easy to make! Deliciously crispy golden-brown exterior while keeping the inside incredibly juicy and flavorful. Perfect for lunch or served at a barbecue!
Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Cheddar Chicken Sausage
If you’re a fan of chicken sausage, you’re in for a treat with Trader Joe’s cheddar chicken sausage. This delicious and healthy alternative to traditional sausage, making it a great choice for those who want to eat healthier.
Cooking this sausage in an air fryer is a game-changer. No need to fire up the grill when it’s raining or snowing outside. These cheddar chicken sausages come out perfect in the air fryer!
Cheddar sausages have always been my guilty pleasure, I always have them in the fridge. Once I tried these cheddar chicken sausages, I never looked back at the others.
Trader Joe’s has so many different options as far as chicken sausages go.
Check out these other amazing chicken sausage recipes: Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausage, and Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Breakfast Chicken Sausage.
❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe
- Quick and Easy Recipe – These cheddar chicken sausage are already precooked so all you have to do is pop them into the air fryer basket and cook them for 6 minutes.
- Versatile – This cheddar 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 Cheddar Chicken Sausage
- Hot dog Buns
✳️ 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 Cheddar 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 Cheddar Chicken Sausage
- 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 from the air fryer basket.
- Place sausages into hotdog buns. Serve and enjoy!
Oven Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Remove the chicken sausage from the package and transfer to a baking tray.
- Place a baking tray in the oven and cook for 10 minutes flipping halfway through. Make sure the internal temperature is 165F.
- Remove from oven and place into the hotdog buns.
Substitutions
If you aren’t a fan of cheddar chicken sausages you can use Sweet Apple Chicken Sausages or Regular Chicken Sausages.
What to serve with Cheddar Chicken Sausages
You can pair these with potato chips or French fries. Another one of my favorite things to do is cut the chicken sausages up and throw them into Mac and cheese.
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 45 to 60 seconds or until the chicken is warm. Alternatively you can transfer to a microwave save plate to warm up.
If you want, you can warm these up in your air fryer. Cook it for 2-3 minutes at 400F.
❓FAQs
Can you cook frozen chicken sausages in the air fryer?
Yes, You can cook frozen chicken sausages in the air fryer you just have to add more time. Just make sure the internal temperature is 165F.
Is Trader Joe’s chicken sausage already cooked?
This version of Trader Joe’s chicken sausage is pre-cooked, but some are not. Be sure to read the package before cooking to see if yours is cooked or raw.
More Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Recipes
If you loved this Trader Joe’s Cheddar Chicken Sausage recipe, check out these other Trader Joe’s recipes!
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Brined Half Chicken
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Breakfast Chicken Sausage
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chicken Burrito
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chicken Potstickers
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Spatchcock Chicken
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Pesto Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Chicken
Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Cheddar Chicken Sausage
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 cheddar chicken sausage
- 4 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.
- Place sausages into hotdog buns. Serve and enjoy!
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