Are you tired of complicated dinner recipes that take hours to prepare? Get ready to revolutionize your weeknight meals with this incredibly simple and mouthwatering Air Fryer Sausage with Vegetables recipe! In just 30 minutes, you'll create a perfectly crispy, flavor-packed meal that looks like it came straight from a gourmet kitchen - without the professional chef skills or endless cleanup.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage links
- 2 cups bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Ensure the air fryer basket is clean and lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice the sausage links into 1-inch diagonal pieces if desired, or leave whole depending on preference.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced bell peppers and onions. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss the vegetables to ensure even coating.
- Arrange the sausage pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If using whole links, place them with space between each link.
- Add the seasoned vegetables around the sausage, spreading them evenly to ensure proper air circulation.
- Cook in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the sausage and vegetables halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Check the internal temperature of the sausage with a meat thermometer - it should reach 160°F (71°C) for pork sausage or 165°F (74°C) for chicken sausage.
- Once cooked, remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Plate the sausage and vegetables, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Tips
- Choose the Right Sausage: Use high-quality sausage links that aren't too thick to ensure even cooking.
- Don't Overcrowd: Leave space between sausage and vegetables in the air fryer basket for optimal air circulation and crispy results.
- Shake and Rotate: Halfway through cooking, shake the basket or flip ingredients to ensure uniform browning and prevent sticking.
- Temperature Check: Always use a meat thermometer to confirm sausage has reached safe internal temperature (160°F for pork, 165°F for chicken).
- Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to swap bell peppers and onions with seasonal vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or Brussels sprouts.
- Prep Ahead: You can slice vegetables and sausage in advance to make cooking even quicker on busy nights.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 382kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 17g
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 70mg
