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C. Motter Cindy

Air Fryer Sausage and Veggies

This easy air fryer sausage and veggies recipe is a quick, 20-minute dinner that's hearty, healthy, and flavorful with tender-crisp veggies and caramelized sausage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sausage and Vegetables
  • 1 package 1 (12 oz) package pre cooked chicken sausage or smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch thick coins
  • 1 large 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into large chunks
  • 1 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped into large chunks
  • 1 medium 1 medium red or yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium 1 medium zucchini, chopped into medium pieces
  • 1 1 yellow squash, chopped into medium pieces
Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced sausage, chopped bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and squash.
  2. Drizzle with the avocado oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes if your model supports it.
  4. Transfer the mixture into the air fryer basket, ensuring a single layer. If needed, cook in batches.
  5. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes.
  6. Shake the basket vigorously and continue cooking for another 7-10 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and sausage is browned.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20g

Notes

For maximum crispness, avoid overcrowding the basket. For variations, add potatoes or broccoli for harder veggies with a head start. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4-6 minutes.
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