Description
A quick and healthy air fryer recipe featuring smoky sausage and colorful vegetables, perfect for a nutritious main course that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 12 ounces smoked sausage or chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red onion, chopped
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking and crisp vegetables and sausage.
- Toss ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced sausage, chopped red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
- Arrange in basket: Place the sausage and vegetable mixture into the air fryer basket in a single layer. If your basket is small, cook in batches to ensure even cooking and proper air circulation.
- Air fry: Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking or stirring the basket halfway through cooking. This helps the sausage brown nicely and the vegetables become tender with slight charring.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove from the air fryer and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or toss with pasta for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
- If using chicken sausage, adjust cooking time slightly to ensure it is cooked through.
- Season to taste but be cautious with salt as smoked sausages can be salty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
