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Easy Air Fryer Italian Sausage

Italian Sausage in the air fryer is a simple base that turns into a delicious meal - all in one basket! Juicy sausage cooks to perfection with a crispy exterior, and the optional peppers and onions add perfectly roasted sweetness. Serve the sausage links and veggies over rice or on a sandwich roll for an easy meal on busy nights!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 415kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4-5 Italian sausage links sweet, mild, or hot; pork, chicken, or turkey
  • Avocado oil spray optional

Optional additions:

  • 1-2 bell peppers sliced (any color)
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 370 ℉
  • Lightly spray air fryer basket with avocado oil spray if desired
  • Place sausages in a single layer in air fryer basket
  • (Optional) In a small bowl, toss sliced peppers and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then add them to one side of air fryer basket
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping sausages and stirring veggies halfway through, until sausages are browned and cooked through (160℉ for pork, 165℉ for chicken or turkey)
  • Remove sausages and let them rest 3-5 minutes before slicing
  • Serve with roasted peppers and onions over cooked rice, or on a sandwich roll

Notes

  • Store leftover sausage and veggies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze cooked sausage for up to 3 months, and freeze any veggies separately for the best texture.
  • Reheat in the air fryer at 350 ℉ for 4-5 minutes, or microwave until warmed through.
  • Smaller sausages cook faster; thicker ones may take up to 14 minutes.
  • Pierce the sausages with a toothpick to prevent bursting.
  • To prevent the air fryer from smoking, place a sheet of parchment paper or a small piece of bread under the basket.
  • For crispier skin, raise the heat to 390 ℉ for the final 2 minutes.
  • Let the sausages rest before slicing to keep juices in.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg