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    Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 14, 2021 by Dee

    Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers recipe made with sweet Italian sausages, bell peppers and onions is a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love! This delicious meal takes about 30 minutes in your air fryer, plus it's low carb and keto friendly via @meamel

    Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers recipe made with sweet Italian sausages, bell peppers and onions is a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love! This delicious meal takes about 30 minutes in your air fryer, plus it's low carb and keto friendly!

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    air fryer italian sausages with peppers and onions on a tray
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    • Ingredient List
    • How to Make Sausage and Peppers in the Air Fryer
    • Cook Time
    • Make Italian Sausage Sandwiches
    • Easy Side Dishes
    • Storage
    • Recipe
    • Sheet Pan Method
    • Reviews

    Did you grow up eating Italian sausage and pepper sandwiches? Good times! If so, you're going to love making sausage and peppers in your air fryer!

    Air fryer Italian sausages are perfect when you need a quick and easy dinner or weekend lunch. But the best thing is, you don't have a messy stove to clean up! I also love making breakfast sausage in the air fryer for the same reason!

    This is seriously one of my favorite air fryer recipes! Even though I have an awesome recipe for Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers, the air fryer version is hands-down the best way to make this delicious meal even better!

    Ingredient List

    You only need a few simple ingredients from the grocery store for this easy recipe:

    • Mild Italian sausages -- use hot Italian sausage if you want, or chicken sausage instead of pork sausage
    • Bell peppers -- I like red, yellow and orange, but use green peppers if you like
    • Onion -- white, yellow or Vidalia
    • Avocado oil -- has a lower smoke point, but a little olive oil is fine
    • Salt and pepper -- to taste (optional)
    • Hoagie rolls -- for sandwiches (optional)
    • Slices of provolone cheese -- for sandwiches (optional)

    Originally, I used both my Instant Pot Omni Plus and the Vortex Plus air fryer oven for this air fryer sausage peppers and onions recipe. I now love making Italian sausages in my Ninja Foodi Grill XL using the air crisp setting. You can make the sausages in a basket style air fryer, as well.

    How to Make Sausage and Peppers in the Air Fryer

    First, toss the sliced bells pepper strips and onions with a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil. Then add the salt and black pepper. This adds flavor and keeps them from getting too dry.

    Since the Omni Plus has a metal basket, I sprayed it with non stick spray. Don't do this if you're using an air fryer with a non-stick coating.

    Next, add your sliced bell peppers and onions to the air fryer basket. Then, place the sausages on top of the peppers in a single layer. The juices will flavor the peppers and onions as they cook.

    Italian sausage links with sliced onions and bell peppers in omni plus basket

    Cook Time

    This recipe calls for raw Italian sausage, not precooked. So the cook time is 20 minutes in the air fryer at 390 degrees fahrenheit. Flip the sausages about half way through the cooking process to make sure they brown evenly.

    If you're using precooked sausage, it takes about 8 to 10 minutes to cook. Of course, the total cooking time may vary between different air fryer brands, models and size of your air fryer.

    italian sausages, peppers and onions in ninja foodi grill xl air fryer tray

    Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. You can also slice the sausages into smaller pieces for a shorter cooking time.

    The Ninja air fryer sausage and peppers came out beautifully browned and slightly caramelized. But, all are equally delicious!

    cooked italian sausage links with onions and bell pepper strips in metal omni plus air fryer tray

    Make Italian Sausage Sandwiches

    To make awesome Italian sausage hoagies in the air fryer, place a sausage in a crusty roll. Top with some of the onions and peppers, and place a slice or two of provolone cheese on top.

    Place the rolls in the air fryer tray, and broil until the cheese melts. Total yum!

    You can skip the cheese and serve marinara sauce or ketchup on the side if you want. There really is no wrong way to enjoy Italian sausage peppers and onions sandwiches!

    Italian sausage and peppers and onion sandwich covered with provolone cheese

    Easy Side Dishes

    We usually stick to simple side dishes with this air fryer sausage recipe. Italian Pasta Salad, Potato Salad or antipasto salad are excellent choices.

    A simple tossed green side salad works, too. If you want to keep it super easy, serve with your favorite potato chips!

    Storage

    Store any leftover sausage, peppers and onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can make an amazing sausage and peppers pasta recipe the next day!

    Reheat the sausages in the air fryer, on the stove or in your microwave oven.

    The sausages should keep for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, you can place the sausages in a freezer safe container.

    Recipe

    air fryer sausage and peppers with onions on a white serving tray

    Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers

    Published by Dee
    Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers recipe made with sweet Italian sausages, bell peppers and onions is a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love! This delicious meal takes about 30 minutes in your air fryer, plus it's low carb and keto friendly
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6
    Calories 434 kcal

    Equipment

    • Omni Plus Air Fryer Oven
    • Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer
    • Ninja Foodi Grill XL

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 bell peppers red and yellow, washed, seeded and sliced into strips
    • 1 yellow onion sliced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • pinch sea salt and pepper
    • 6 Italian sausages

    Instructions
     

    • Toss the sliced peppers and onion strips with the olive oil and sea salt
    • Place peppers and onions in air fryer basket
    • Place sausages over peppers and onions
    • Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees, and place tray inside when temperature reaches 390
    • Cook for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160, turning about halfway through or as needed to brown sausages on both sides.

    Notes

    If you're using a basket without non stick coating, spray with non stick cooking spray before adding food. Do not use non stick spray if your air fryer tray or baskets have non stick coating.
    Recipe was tested in Ninja Foodi, Instant Omni Plus and Vortex Plus and Ninja Foodi Grill XL, but can be used with any oven style air fryer or air fryer with a large basket.  Times may vary slightly with different makes/models of air fryers. 

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 17gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 822mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1863IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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    Sheet Pan Method

    No air fryer? No problem! Just cook the Italian sausage and peppers on a sheet pan, instead.

    Follow the above instructions, but place sausage, peppers and onions on a foil or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

    Bake at 425 for about 30 minutes or until sausages are 160 degrees, according to a meat thermometer.

    Italian sausages cooked with red and yellow bell peppers and onions in air fryer oven tray

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    1. Judy Markusic says

      January 25, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      Toss peppers and onions with a little olive oil, oregano, and a touch of red wine vinegar. Proceed with above directions.

      Reply
    2. Greta says

      September 26, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Making these for the games today! The guys just love them! Easy for me!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Matt says

      September 17, 2021 at 10:46 pm

      Had to buy the Ninja. These looked so good! Tried the recipe tonight and it was awesome. A new family favorite!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Kendra says

      August 14, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      I love learning new recipes for sausage because it’s my husband’s favorite food. I made this and served it as a sandwich like you suggested and he LOVED it! He even ate the peppers which he usually avoids. This will be a new staple for me I know it!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 14, 2021 at 11:38 pm

        Thanks, Kendra! So glad you both liked it!

    5. Ella says

      August 08, 2021 at 5:19 am

      This Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers recipe is easy to make. Will definitely make it again! 5 stars

      Reply
    6. Samson says

      July 24, 2021 at 11:13 pm

      Made this very easy recipe for lunch and found it quite tasty, cooked the sausage just the way I like it 🙂 10/10 would eat again5 stars

      Reply
    7. Kevin says

      July 16, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      Made these in the Ninja last night. Awesome flavor and simple to do. No standing over a frying pan. Making these often.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 17, 2021 at 4:06 pm

        Thank you so much, Kevin! I love the Ninja grill!

    8. Celine Doucette says

      July 07, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      This recipe was so juicy and delicious. Thank you for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 08, 2020 at 9:23 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it, Celine. Thank you!

    9. Liz says

      February 25, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      Made this last night for dinner and the whole family loved it. Even my kids ate the peppers! Amazing dish and I highly recommend!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 26, 2020 at 11:30 am

        I'm so happy you guys liked it, Liz! Thank you!

    10. Sandra says

      February 21, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      This will quickly become a favorite at my house! So yummy!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 25, 2020 at 8:28 am

        So glad you liked it! Thanks, Sandra!

    11. Toni says

      February 20, 2020 at 10:30 am

      This is such a perfect meal for weeknights!5 stars

      Reply
    12. James says

      February 20, 2020 at 6:55 am

      Had to try this right away! One of my most favorite things to eat! Easy to make and easy clean up as well.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 20, 2020 at 11:17 am

        It's one of our favorites, too. Thanks, James!

    13. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      February 19, 2020 at 9:49 pm

      This Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers is such an amazing flavor combo!! Would love to try it!5 stars

      Reply
    14. Carrie Robinson says

      February 19, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      This looks so good! And I love that this is made in the air fryer. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 21, 2020 at 9:15 am

        Thanks, Carrie! It's one of my family's favorites!

    15. Sara Welch says

      February 19, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      What a quick and easy dinner! Perfect for busy weeknights! Adding this to my dinner line up for the week!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 20, 2020 at 11:16 am

        I hope you enjoy it, Sara!

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