Name: Air Fryer Sausage with Vegetables Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz smoked sausage or chicken sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 small red onion, cut into chunks; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Description

This Air Fryer Sausage with Vegetables recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner option. Featuring smoky sausage combined with crisp-tender bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini, all seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, this meal is easy to prepare and cooks to perfection in the air fryer for a deliciously crispy finish without excess oil.

Ingredients

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Sausage and Vegetables

12 oz smoked sausage or chicken sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, cut into chunks
1 medium zucchini, sliced

Seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the sliced sausage, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion chunks, and zucchini slices. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, then sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy texture.
Cook Sausage and Vegetables: Place the sausage and vegetable mixture into the air fryer basket in an even layer. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even browning and crisping. Cook until the sausage is nicely browned and the vegetables are tender with slightly crisp edges.
Serve: Once cooked, serve the sausage and vegetables hot. Enjoy them as is or pair with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Notes

Feel free to swap in other quick-cooking vegetables such as mushrooms or asparagus for variety.
Use turkey sausage for a leaner protein option with lower fat content.
Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps ensure even browning and prevents sticking.
If your air fryer basket is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure proper crispness.