Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers

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Introduction

Italian sausage and peppers is a beloved comfort food featuring flavorful sausages cooked with sweet bell peppers and onions. Using the air fryer makes this dish faster and less messy than stovetop methods, while still giving the sausage a crispy skin and the veggies a nice char and tenderness. It’s great on its own, served over rice or pasta, or stuffed into hoagie rolls for hearty sandwiches.

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

6 Italian sausages (sweet or spicy, your choice)

2 bell peppers (mixed colors like red, yellow, and green), sliced into strips

1 large onion, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat

Equipment

Air fryer (basket style or tray style)

Instructions & Timing

Prep the Veggies and Sausages (5 minutes)

Slice the bell peppers and onion.

Toss the peppers, onion, and minced garlic with olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

Preheat the Air Fryer (3–5 minutes)

Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).

Cook the Sausage (12 minutes)

Place sausages in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 12 minutes, turning halfway through.

Cook Peppers & Onions (10 minutes)

Remove sausages and set aside.

Add peppers and onions to the air fryer basket.

Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 10 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over cooked pasta or rice.

Stuff into toasted hoagie rolls for classic sausage and pepper sandwiches.

Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes.