Air Fryer Sausage And Veggies
This 15-minute air fryer sausage and veggies recipe combines sliced sausages with colorful vegetables, all perfectly cooked to crispy-tender perfection with minimal oil. Versatile and customizable, it's perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even breakfast with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 pre-cooked sausages chicken apple, Italian, or your favorite variety, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini chopped into 1-inch chunks
- 1 bell pepper any color, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion cut into chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for brightness
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs parsley, basil, or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 2-3 minutes. Yes, preheating matters—it helps get that nice sear on your food from the moment it goes in.
- Prep your ingredients while the air fryer heats up. Slice your sausages and chop all the vegetables into roughly the same size (about 1-inch pieces) so everything cooks evenly.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced sausages and all vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything until evenly coated. If using balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, add it now.
- Add the mixture to your air fryer basket, spreading it out in as much of a single layer as possible. Don't panic if there's some overlap—we're going for "not completely piled up" rather than "perfectly arranged."
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring halfway through. The veggies should be tender with some golden brown spots, and the sausage should be heated through with a slight caramelization.
- Check for doneness. If you like your vegetables more charred, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to plates or a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh herbs if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- The cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model. Newer, more powerful air fryers might cook faster.
- Don't overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if necessary for optimal crispiness.
- If using raw sausages rather than pre-cooked, give them a 5-minute head start before adding the vegetables.
- For meal prep, this will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
- The vegetables will release some water during cooking, which is completely normal.