Air Fryer Italian Sausage

This air fryer Italian sausage over peppers and onions yields juicy and tender sausage every time. It's failproof, mess-proof, and cooks in no time at all.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 8

Total Time 9

Servings servings

Calories 172kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage 3-5 links
2 bell peppers sliced
1 medium onion sliced
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F.
In a large bowl, add the sliced bell peppers and sliced onions and mix with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Transfer the peppers and onions to the air fryer basket, place the Italian sausage on top, and air fry for eight minutes, rotating the sausage several times throughout. You can also check the doneness by using a meat thermometer and making sure the internal temperature is 165F.
Remove the Italian sausage, peppers, and onions from the air fryer basket and serve immediately.

Notes

TO STORE: Let the sausages cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

TO FREEZE: Transfer the leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

TO REHEAT: Warm the sausages in the air fryer at 350F for 5-6 minutes or slice them in half and cook them on a pan over medium heat (flipping often) until they’re warm.

Recipe variations

Add some heat. When I want to bring on the heat, I’ll use hot Italian sausage links or toss the veggies in a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Use different kinds of sausages. Italian sausages are generally made from pork, but if that’s not your jam, I’ve also had luck with chicken sausage and turkey sausage. Just remember you’ll need to cook them to 165F.
Extra spices. Depending on how flavorful my sausages are, sometimes I like to add an extra pinch of garlic powder, paprika, oregano, or even some fennel salt.
Garnish. Top the cooked sausages with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for a brighter flavor.

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