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Air Fryer Turkey Sausage

Published: Sep 11, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Nov 15, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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I love my turkey sausage, but I love it even more when it's fast and easy! And for several years, I bought Costco's pre-cooked turkey sausages. All I had to do was heat them in the microwave, boil some eggs and I had a quick meal! That was until they stopped carrying them... Ugh. So I had to come up with a solution in order to have my beloved turkey sausages in a quick and easy way. Enter my air fryer..... I cooked up a bunch of turkey sausages, then put them in the freezer for quick and easy breakfasts. Making turkey sausage in the air fryer is definitely a great way to do it!

3 air fryer turkey sausages on a black plate with eggs and toast and a plate of more sausage in the background

Turkey sausages are ideal for breakfast any time of the year! They are healthier than traditional pork breakfast sausage and even healthier when they are cooked in the air fryer! The great thing about the air fryer is that you can cook a lot at once (I cooked 24 in my Ninja Foodi Dual drawer) and there is very little mess. It's so much better than cooking them in a frying pan!

Turkey sausages go great with eggs of course, but are the perfect pairing with my Mexican Sheet Pan Eggs. as well as many other breakfast and brunch recipes.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations & Substitutions
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 💭Top tip
  • 🍳 Dishes to Serve with Turkey Sausages
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪Serving Size
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 🦺Food safety
  • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Air Fryer Turkey Sausage Recipe

🥘Ingredients

You will need 2 ingredients:

2 packages of turkey sausages and spray oil in front of an air fryer
  • turkey breakfast sausage
  • spray cooking oil ( I use canola or avocado oil ) due to both oils having a higher smoke point. *You can read about smoke point here, if you're not familiar with it

*See printable recipe card for quantities

📖 Variations & Substitutions

  • Turkey Sausage- you can use any brand of turkey sausages or use chicken sausage (directions are the same) or use different kinds of sausages.* I love maple flavored turkey sausages, so that's what I use, but you could just add a little maple syrup to your sausages and enjoy them that way!
  • Oil - The best oil to use in an air fryer is avocado or canola, as they have a high smoking point. Also, it's important to use a non- propellant spray (see Top Tip) And you can learn more about the best types of oil to use in your air fryer HERE!

🔪Instructions

How to Cook Turkey Sausage in the Air Fryer

Simply follow these easy steps:

2 air fryer drawers sprayed with oil

Spray the bottom of your clean air fryer basket or drawer with a little oil (propellant free) *I use about 2 pumps

uncooked turkey sausages in single layer in air fryer drawer

Add thawed uncooked sausages on top of the grill in a single layer (do not stack, although it's okay if they touch)

*See NOTES in recipe card if you are cooking from frozen

oil being sprayed on turkey sausages

Spray 3-4 pumps of oil, making sure to cover all the sausages *This is critical if you want them to brown

*Spray the same amount in 2nd drawer if you're using a dual air fryer

air fry set to 350 degrees F

Set to air fry at 350 degrees f (176 degrees c)

*If you are using both drawers, set to match cook

cooked turkey sausages in air fryer drawer

Set the air fryer for about 12 minutes (check and turn or shake at 5-6 minutes). They may need a couple minutes longer.

*This time could vary, depending on the type of air fryer you have and if you are using thicker sausages, they will take a little longer.

*They are ready when internal temperature reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) on a meat thermometer.

Sausages on plate lined with paper towel

Remove sausages onto a plate lined with paper towel.

turkey sausage being patted dry with paper towel from top.

Pat with more paper towel to remove excess oil. * I do this because I want less oil and I'm freezing them, but it's not necessary. It will also make them look 'less plump' and shrivel a bit

Hint: Since cooking time can very, depending on the model of air fryer you own, the best way to check for doneness is with internal temperature with a meat thermometer.

2 packages of air fried turkey sausages on a black plate with tongs on the side

💭Top tip

Spray your turkey sausages (and anything you put in the air fryer) with a light spray cooking oil, but do NOT use an aerosol cooking spray with propellants (like Pam). This can cause damage to the surface of your air fryer and cause the coating to flake off and potentially onto your food. *The label will tell you whether it has propellants or not

🍳 Dishes to Serve with Turkey Sausages

Many dishes go well with turkey sausages. Here are a few:

  • Pancakes (all types!)
  • Belgian Chocolate Waffles (shown)
  • Microwave Omelette in a Mug
  • French Toast Sandwich (with Raspberry Cream)
  • Bagel Toad in a Hole
  • Carrot Cake Overnight French Toast Casserole
  • Butter Tart Waffles
  • Pierogi Breakfast Casserole
  • Raspberry Mocha Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Lasagna
chocolate waffles with strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate white with a stack of waffles in background

You can also use turkey sausages in my Award-Winning Maple Sausage Brunch Bites!

3 brunch bites on a white plate


🍽Equipment

You will need an air fryer for this recipe. I did a lot of research before I bought my Ninja Foodi dual zone 2 basket 8 quart air fryer, (affiliate link)- 9 months to be exact. Yeah, I know, I could have had a baby in that amount of time, but I'm glad I researched it so thoroughly because I got the perfect air fryer for my family and my budget. It's the best countertop kitchen appliance I have ever owned! Some people like the basket style air fryer, but I prefer the drawers because I can cook more than one thing at a time.

I also purchased stainless steel tongs with silicone tips (affiliate link) so I don't damage the non-stick coating on my air fryer when using it.

Lastly, I recommend everyone own a instant read thermometer! (affiliate link). Internal temperature of food is the BEST way to check for doneness and you can use it for everything (pie, bread etc) not just meat.

🌡️Storage

Store leftover turkey sausages in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Or cool and freeze in an airtight container or Ziplock freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Reheat: heat from frozen in microwave for 30-50 seconds, depending on power of your microwave.

👪Serving Size

Of course, serving size will depend on the size of your air fryer, but I could fit 24 servings (2 packages of 12) in my 2 drawer 8 quart Ninja Foodi.

3 air fryer turkey sausages on a black plate with eggs and toast and parsley

🔢WW Points

Turkey sausage are Weight Watchers friendly @ 3 WW points for 2 sausages on my plan. This is the same as the Costco (Smokey River brand)

🦺Food safety

  • Cook turkey sausage to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

❔ Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a sausage take to cook in a air fryer?

Sausages take anywhere from 10-15 minutes to cook in an air fryer.

Can you put uncooked sausages in the air fryer?

Yes, you can put uncooked sausages in the air fryer. You can also cook sausages from frozen but it will take longer.

So, if you're looking for a quick, easy and healthy way to make turkey sausage, the air fryer is the answer!

⭐ Reviews

Did you make this easy air fryer recipe? If you loved it, please leave a 5 star rating and comment below!

3 air fryer turkey sausages on a black plate with eggs and toast and parsley
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📋 Air Fryer Turkey Sausage Recipe

Air Fryer Turkey Sausages are a quicker, easier and healthier way to cook turkey sausage. They are also Weight Watchers friendly. You can also cook a lot at once with little clean up.
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Course: breakast
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: air fryer, sausages, turkey
Special Diet: Dairy-free, Weight Watchers
Servings: 24 sausages
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
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Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

  • 24 turkey sausages
  • spray oil * I use canola (no propellants)

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom of your air fryer basket or drawer with a little oil (propellant free)
    2 air fryer drawers sprayed with oil
  • Add uncooked sausages on top of the grill in a single layer (do not stack, although it's okay if they touch)
    uncooked turkey sausages in single layer in air fryer drawer
  • Spray 3-4 pumps of oil, making sure to cover all the sausages *Spray the same amount in 2nd drawer if you're using a dual air fryer
    *Spraying them with oil is critical if you want them to brown
    oil being sprayed on turkey sausages
  • Air fry on 350 degrees f (176 degrees c)
    air fry set to 350 degrees F
  • Set the air fryer for about 12 - 14 minutes (check on them and turn or shake at 5-6 minutes). * 14 minutes was perfect for me
  • They will be done when they are lightly browned and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C)
    cooked turkey sausages in air fryer drawer
  • Remove sausages to a plate lined with paper towel.
    Sausages on plate lined with paper towel
  • Pat dry to remove excess oil with another paper towel. * I do this because I want less oil and I'm freezing them, but it's not necessary. It will also make them look 'less plump' and shrivel a bit
    turkey sausage being patted dry with paper towel from top.
  • Serve and enjoy! * You can also cool and freeze (see Storage)
    2 packages of air fried turkey sausages on a black plate with tongs on the side

Notes

NOTE: To Cook Sausages from frozen
  1. Place grill base in basket or drawer. Spray bottom of air fryer with oil.
  2. Add frozen sausages.
  3. Spray top of sausages with oil (2-3 sprays of non-propellant oil) 
  4. Cook for 10 minutes on 350 degrees F, then shake or turn (if you have drawer type air fryer, you can drain the water that's accumulated under the grill)
  5. Cook for 10 additional minutes (20 minutes in total).
*Please see post contents for important recipe info and tips!
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Air Fryer Turkey Sausage Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 670mg29%
Potassium 296mg8%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 85IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g (42%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 670mg (29%) | Potassium: 296mg (8%) | Vitamin A: 85IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 21mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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