Description
Sausage and peppers sizzle to perfection in this quick air fryer classic. Italian-inspired flavors meld effortlessly, delivering a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 16 ounces (453 grams) Polish sausage, kielbasa, or your choice of rope sausage or link sausages
Vegetables:
- 3 bell peppers, any color combination, seeds and stems removed, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 large yellow or white onion, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Slice hot Italian sausage into 1/2-inch (1.27-centimeter) diagonal pieces and dice bell peppers and onions into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- Drizzle olive oil over the sausage, peppers, and onions in a mixing bowl, then sprinkle with dried oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture to the air fryer basket, arranging the ingredients in a loose, slightly overlapping configuration to promote consistent heat circulation.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 400°F (204°C) and cook for 10-12 minutes, gently shaking or stirring the contents halfway through the cooking process to promote even browning.
- Check the internal temperature of the sausage, which should reach 160°F (71°C) for safe consumption, and verify that the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the sausage and vegetable mixture from the air fryer, allowing it to rest for 2-3 minutes to redistribute the internal juices.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional herbs or spices if desired, then serve hot alongside your preferred accompaniments like rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Prep ingredients quickly by slicing sausage and chopping peppers and onions in advance for faster cooking.
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage for maximum flavor and rich, robust taste in the final dish.
- Tossing ingredients midway ensures even cooking and prevents any pieces from burning or sticking.
- Extra cooking time creates crispy edges and caramelized surfaces on sausage and vegetables.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, over pasta, or in a hoagie roll for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg