Sausage Peppers and Onions in the air fryer is a delicious and keto-friendly dinner that will impress your friends! Made with simple ingredients and ready in no time.
If you have not made Sausage Peppers and Onions in the air fryer, you are truly missing out! They crisp up nicely and make for a great “one-pot meal.” Plus, when you air fry Italian sausage, you know it will come out perfect every time.
If you go to any Italian fair in the summer, especially in the North End of Boston, they are served in rolls and make the perfect lunch or dinner!
If you are looking for even more ideas for a Quick and Easy Meal, some of my favorite recipes are AIR FRYER MUSHROOM & SWISS BURGERS, AIR FRYER FLANK STEAK PINWHEELS, AIR FRYER PATTY MELT, and AIR FRYER BOURBON BBQ BURGERS.
Easy Sausage Peppers and Onions
Today, I updated my mother’s sausage peppers and onions recipe — it’s one that I grew up with and it was always one of my favorites. Instead of roasting everything in the oven, it can all be done in one air fryer basket or air fryer tray.
This is a really great meal for the fall season. It’s nice and hearty, plus it’s ready in a fraction of the time and with less clean up. This is a great and easy recipe for air fryer Italian sausage and peppers with onions!
Why You Will Love Air Fryer Italian Sausage And Peppers
- Handful of ingredients
- Family friendly
- Use your favorite seasonings
- Adjust the spice level
- Serve with a side or on sandwiches
Ingredients Needed For Sausage Peppers and Onions Recipe
All you need are a handful of simple, fresh ingredients to make one tasty meal! Dig right in or stuff the sausage peppers and onions into sub rolls for sandwiches.
- Onions
- Bell Peppers
- Italian Sausage, either mild or hot
- Olive Oil
How To Air Fry Italian Sausage With Peppers and Onions
Step 1: Slice and cook onions
Add sliced onions to your air fryer-safe pan (usually if it’s oven safe, it is air fryer safe). Mix with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the onions are well coated.
Air fry the onions for 7 minutes at 390 degrees F (air fryer setting). I mixed mine after 3 minutes, and they came out tender but crisp on the edges.
Step 2: Slice and cook the bell peppers
Swap the pan of onions in the basket for a pan of bell peppers. You’ll want to coat those with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil as well.
Cook for the same amount of time — 7 minutes at 390 degrees F, flipping about halfway. Mine had a nice texture, still firm but not soggy.
You can also cook the onions and peppers at the same time. If so, use less oil.
Step 3: Air fry Italian sausage
Remove the peppers and place the Italian sausage in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 20 minutes at 390 degrees F or until cooked all the way through. I suggest flipping these halfway as well so they brown on all sides.
Step 4: Combine and serve
Slice up the links if desired, then serve air fryer Italian sausage and peppers with onions and your favorite side or pile it all on a hoagie roll. Enjoy!
How To Save Leftovers
If you are cooking for yourself or make enough to have leftovers for lunch the next day, you can easily store them for about 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Keep in an airtight container for optimum freshness.
To freeze: If you want to freeze the extra portion, store in a freezer-safe container. It will keep in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in either the air fryer or microwave.
Serving Suggestions
This dish is traditionally served with a huge side of French Fries, but you can certainly pair it with whatever you would like! Spoon ____ over some rice or try one of these other popular sides:
You can also layer sausage peppers and onions into a sandwich roll with tomato sauce or your favorite dip.
What Type Of Sausage Can I Use With This Recipe?
I tend to stick to my roots and use Italian sausage in this air fryer recipe — they come in both hot and sweet. Since I have kids, I usually pick up sweet sausages, but obviously, hot would work the same way.
Other great options are smoked sausage, sweet sausage, andouille sausage, and even chorizo sausage.
Which Color Bell Pepper Is The Best?
I tend to use various colored bell peppers in my recipes; the reason is simple, they look better. They sell a package of three peppers in my grocery store — usually red, green, and either yellow or orange. Any combination works for this sausage peppers and onions recipe.
How Long Do You Cook Italian Sausage In Air Fryer?
Set the air fryer to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook until the sausages are completely cooked. The exact time will depend on your air fryer, but the average time is 8-12 minutes.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure they are fully cooked, as the internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F.
Can I Make This Sausage Peppers And Onions Recipe Spicier?
If you really want to add some heat to this dish, I would suggest that you change out your sausages. You can either use Italian Hot Sausages or even Chorizo Sausages. You can also do a blend of the mild and hot Italian sausages to please everyone!
Another great option would be to add some chili pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce right before serving.
More Easy Meals To Make In The Air Fryer
- AIR FRYER BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN
- AIR FRYER PROSCIUTTO, FIG, AND GOUDA SANDWICHES
- AIR FRYER BEEF KABOBS
- EASY AIR FRYER PULLED PORK MEDITERRANEAN NACHOS
Sausage Peppers and Onions in the air fryer is a delicious and keto-friendly dinner that will impress your friends! Made with simple ingredients and ready in no time.
- 4-5 Italian sausage either hot or mild
- 2 onions
- 1 -2 green peppers
- 1-2 red peppers
- 1-2 yellow peppers
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- sub roll optional, for serving
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Start by cutting up the peppers and onions into thin slices.
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Then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil into each batch (I cooked them separately; if you cook them together, use less olive oil)
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Air fry the peppers and onions for 7 minutes at 390 degrees F. I mixed them after 3 minutes.
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Then add your sausage and air fry for 20 minutes at 390 degrees F.
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Serve on its own or add sausage to your sub roll (I cut mine up, so they would fit nicely) and then top with onions and peppers.
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
This recipe can be made in the air fryer or in a skillet.
These look good. I don’t have an instant pot so I will make the 6 peppers on my stove top. I think it would take to long to do them all in shifts in the air fryer.
Delicious! My peppers and onions we’re ready before the sausage so I took them out and finished the sausage. I cut each of my sausage into 4 pieces so only took 15 minutes. Easy and fast dinner! Will definitely be making this a lot!