Made in the air fryer, this sausage and vegetables dish is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner. Itโs my go-to meal when I donโt have the time to cook and still want something homemade, satisfying, and healthy. It air fries in less than 20 minutes! This dish also reheats wonderfully, so you can also have a meal ready for the next day. The most difficult part about making this recipe is the chopping! Then the air fryer does the rest of the work.
I love how versatile this air fryer recipe is. You can use a different sausage every time or change up the vegetables to what you have in the fridge. You can serve it as is or with some rice if you prefer. You can make this all week and have something different every time. Need another easy air fryer meal? Try my air fryer parmesan crusted chicken recipe, air fryer tuna steak recipe, or air fryer chicken fajitas recipe.
Key Ingredients You Need
- Sausage โ I like to use either chicken or pork sausages, but feel free to have fun with this! There are so many different sausages and flavors to choose from. A smoky or spicy sausage is a great option as well.
- Potatoes โ Iโm using a russet potato, but you can use any variety you have on hand; you can even use a sweet potato if thatโs all you have on hand.
- Bell peppers โ I use red and orange bell pepper as theyโre sweet. If you use green bell pepper, itโll be much less sweet.
- Oil โ I use olive oil, but you can use any neutral oil, such as avocado oil.
- Seasoning โ Iโm keeping things simple by using garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. However, you can use any blend of spices youโd like.
How to Make Air Fryer Sausage and Vegetables
Step 1: Slice the sausage into ยฝโ rounds.
Step 2: Quarter the potatoes into pieces no larger than ยฝโ thick.
Step 3: Slice the bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini.
Step 4: Add all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
Step 5: Toss to combine.
Step 6: Transfer the contents of the mixing bowl into the air fryer basket and cook at 375 F for 13 to 16 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time. Serve with a side of white or brown rice.
Tips For This Recipe
- I suggest buying a good quality sausage when possible. Good quality sausages are made from good cuts of meat, so they cook better in the air fryer.
- Make sure to cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces, so they cook evenly.
- Tossing the sausage and vegetables in the air fryer halfway will help them get crispy on all sides.
- You can cut the sausage and vegetables ahead of time. Once cut, you can place them in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days before air frying them.
- To ensure the sausage is fully cooked, you can use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 160F.
- If you want to use fully cooked sausage, add them to the air fryer towards the end to crisp them up.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can definitely use different vegetables! Try broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, or carrots. Just make sure you cut them uniformly to help them cook evenly.
You can store leftover air fried sausage and veggies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can reheat leftovers in the microwave or the air fryer at 350F for a couple of minutes.
This sausage and vegetable meal freezes wonderfully. Allow everything to cool to room temperature before freezing for up to 3 months in a freezer-friendly container or bag.
If youโd like to roast this recipe in the oven instead, you can do so on a lined sheet pan at 400F for around 30 minutes.
If youโve tried this Air Fryer Sausage and Vegetables Recipe, then donโt forget to leave me a 5 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below!
Air Fryer Sausage and Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage chicken or pork
- 2 cups potatoes yukon gold or russet, quartered and cut thin
- 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large orange bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- ยฝ large red onion cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini cut into 1 inch half moon shapes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ยฝ tsp oregano
- ยฝ tsp dried thyme
- ยฝ tsp salt
- ยผ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Slice the sausage into ยฝโ rounds and quarter the potatoes into pieces no larger than ยฝ" thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and toss to combine.
- Dump the entire contents of the mixing bowl into the air fryer basket and cook at 375 F for 13 to 16 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time.
- Serve with a side of white or brown rice.
Notes
- I suggest buying a good quality sausage when possible. Good quality sausages are made from good cuts of meat, so they cook better in the air fryer.
- Make sure to cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces, so they cook evenly.ย
- Tossing the sausage and vegetables in the air fryer halfway will help them get crispy on all sides.
- You can cut the sausage and vegetables ahead of time. Once cut, you can place them in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days before air frying them.
- To ensure the sausage is fully cooked, you can use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 160F.
- If you want to use fully cooked sausage, add them to the air fryer towards the end to crisp them up.
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