Who doesn't enjoy a quick dinner that can be prepared in no time? You'll love this low-carb, incredibly simple air fryer sausage and peppers meal.
Bell peppers of various colors, onions, and the sausage of your choosing are used to make air fryer sausage and peppers. With all the vibrant peppers, it looks tempting, tastes good, and is undoubtedly flavorful. Or, for a change, you might alternate the peppers with vegetables and air fry some sausage and veggies.
You should absolutely try this dish if you haven't already. This tasty sausage dish for your meal will be a hit with you and your family.
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How to cook sausage and peppers in the air fryer?
It's so much fun to make this simple but delicious meal. You just need to gather the necessary items according to your preferences, and we can begin cooking.
Ingredients for air fryer sausage and peppers:
- 3-4 sliced chicken sausages or Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Salt to taste
Cooking instructions for air fryer sausage and peppers:
- For 1-2 minutes, preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F.
- Slice the onions and bell peppers, then place them aside. If preferred, cut the sausages into slices before cooking them.
- Take a mixing bowl to add sliced sausages, oil, pepper, garlic powder, and salt. They should be thoroughly combined.
- The seasoned sausages should be placed in the air fryer basket and cooked for 10 minutes at 200C/400F. About halfway through cooking, toss the sausage.
- While the sausage is cooking take a mixing bow to add sliced bell peppers, onion, oil, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- In the air fryer basket, add the seasoned bell peppers and onions after the sausage is halfway done. Cook the vegetables for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until they are done to your liking.
- Serve the sausages and peppers soon away after removing them from the basket.
You can find the air fryer sausage and peppers recipe in the printable card below:
Variations:
You can add other vegetables in place of bell peppers, such as potatoes, zucchini, and mushrooms.
Additionally, you might substitute chicken chunks for the sausages.
Likewise, you can change the seasoning and include your preferred seasonings.
Any of these ideas are worth trying, or you can experiment on yourself.
Recipe Tips:
- To achieve the best results, preheat the air fryer before cooking any kind of food.
- To avoid overcooking or burning the vegetables, cook the sausage and peppers separately.
- It works best if you place the sausages in a single layer.
- Toss the air fryer sausage and peppers halfway through the cooking process.
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What to serve with air fryer sausage and peppers?
Serve some air-fried baby potatoes alongside your delicious sausage and peppers. It works great as a sandwich when served on a buttered bun. Additionally, I serve white rice with them.
It is best to serve them with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice if you want to keep them healthy or keto-friendly.
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Sausage And Peppers
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 3-4 sliced chicken sausages or Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- For 1-2 minutes, preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F.
- Slice the onions and bell peppers, then place them aside. If preferred, cut the sausages into slices before cooking them.3-4 sliced chicken sausages or Italian sausage, 1 small red onion, 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- Take a mixing bowl to add sliced sausages, oil, pepper, garlic powder, and salt. They should be thoroughly combined.1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon pepper, salt to taste
- The seasoned sausages should be placed in the air fryer basket and cooked for 10 minutes at 200C/400F. About halfway through cooking, toss the sausage.
- While the sausage is cooking take a mixing bow to add sliced bell peppers, onion, oil, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- In the air fryer basket, add the seasoned bell peppers and onions after the sausage is halfway done. Cook the vegetables for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until they are done to your liking.
- Serve the sausages and peppers soon away after removing them from the basket.
Nutrition
Storage, Reheating and Recipe Tips:
Refrigerate the leftovers after placing them in an airtight container. They last for two to three days.
Freezing is an option if you want to keep them for a longer period of time. The leftover sausage and peppers should be put in a freezer-safe container and kept there for a month or two. Prior to reheating, let them thaw in the fridge.
Reheating: Reheat the air fryer sausage and peppers for 2-3 minutes at 200C/400F by placing them back in the basket. Or heat them up until they are thoroughly warm.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Can you cook raw sausage in an air fryer?
Yes, you can cook raw sausage in an air fryer. I also have a detailed recipe for how to make chicken sausage in an air fryer. Check here if you want to.
What type of sausage can I use with this recipe?
The most popular sausage to use when cooking air fryer sausage and peppers is Italian sausage. However, there are a variety of sausages on the market, so pick one that suits your tastes.
Smoked sausage, andouille sausage, sweet sausage, polish sausage, chicken sausage, etc. are all excellent alternatives.
What type of bell peppers can I use?
If you want your dinner plate to look like a rainbow, you can use as many different colored bell peppers as you can find at the market. Nevertheless, you can select bell peppers of any color based on your preferences.
How long does it take to cook peppers in an air fryer?
Peppers cook in an air fryer at a temperature of 200C/400F for around 7 to 10 minutes.
Can I make air fryer sausage and peppers recipe spicyer?
Use the hot Italian sausage if you're using one to make the recipe spicier. In the case that you choose to substitute another sausage for the Italian, add some chili flakes for a bit of heat.
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