Description
This quick and healthy air fryer chicken sausage and veggies recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 10 minutes, it features crispy, flavorful sausage paired with perfectly roasted vegetables. A simple, nutritious, and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 12 oz (1 package) pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced into ¾-inch rounds
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies and sausage: Chop the bell peppers, onion, and zucchini into evenly sized 1-inch pieces for uniform cooking. Slice the chicken sausage into ¾-inch rounds to ensure it crisps up nicely in the air fryer.
- Season everything: In a large bowl, toss the chopped veggies and sausage with avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Preheat and load the air fryer: If your air fryer requires preheating, set it to 390°F (200°C) for a few minutes. Spread the seasoned sausage and vegetables evenly in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer to promote even crisping.
- Cook to perfection: Air fry at 390°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through at the 5-minute mark to ensure everything cooks evenly. The sausage should be golden brown, and the vegetables should be tender with slight caramelization.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a plate and serve immediately. Enjoy as is, or pair with a dipping sauce, grains, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- Customize your veggies: Swap zucchini for broccoli, mushrooms, or asparagus depending on what you have on hand.
- Adjust the seasoning: For a smoky flavor, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Check for doneness: Pre-cooked sausage should be crispy outside and heated through. If using raw chicken sausage, increase cooking time to 15-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg