Air Fryer Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

Today, I went with one of my mother’s old recipes that I grew up with and one of my favorites, Air Fryer Italian Sausage Peppers and Onions. All including the roasted peppers and onions prepared in the air fryer.

This is a really great meal for the fall season, it’s nice and hearty, and it can all be done in one air fryer basket or air fryer tray. This a great and easy recipe for air fryer sausage and peppers!

If you have not made this in the air fryer, you are truly missing out on the onions, peppers, and sausage all do wonderfully in the air fryer. They crisp up nicely and make for a great “one-pot meal.”

I lived in Boston, as most of you knew, and every summer, there would be a HUGE feast that would sell Italian sausage, peppers, and onion subs. They are always the hit of the summer.

There is nothing like an Air Fryer Italian Sausage, amazing. If you go to any Italian fair in the summer, especially in the North End of Boston, they are served in rolls, called Hogalies, and they make the perfect lunch or dinner!

If you are looking for even more ideas for a quick and easy dinner, some of my favorite air fryer recipes are AIR FRYER MUSHROOM & SWISS BURGERS, AIR FRYER FLANK STEAK PINWHEELS, AIR FRYER PATTY MELT and AIR FRYER BOURBON BBQ BURGERS.

Air Fryer Sausage Peppers and Onions

How To Make Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers

How To Cook Sausage and Peppers In the Air Fryer

Start by slicing the onions.

Then add the sliced onions to your air fryer-safe pan (usually, if it’s oven safe, it is air fryer safe)  and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well, so the onions are well coated.

Then add the sliced peppers (I did green and red) to your air fryer-safe pan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well, so the peppers are well coated.

I air-fried the onions for 7 minutes at 390 degrees F (air fryer setting). I mixed them after 3 minutes.

This is what they looked like. Some of the top ones were crunchy but still good.

These are the peppers; they were nice and had a nice texture. Still firm, not soggy.

Follow the instructions in the recipe below.

What Are The Best Sausages and Peppers To Use:

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 the sausages, I tend to stick to my roots and use Italian sausage. 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.

How long do you cook sausages in the 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 cook Italian sausage in my air fryer?

Yes, turn 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.

How to Store Leftovers:

If you are cooking for yourself or just make enough to have leftovers for lunch the next day. You can easily store them covered for about 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

If you want to freeze the extra portion, you can freeze it easily in a freezable container. To use, defrost it in the refrigerator and reheat in either the air fryer or microwave.

What Do You Serve With Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers?

This is traditionally served with a huge side of French Fries, but you can certainly serve this with anything you want; here are some of my serving suggestions-

• Mashed Potatoes
• Air Fryer French Fries
• Air Fryer Onion Rings
• Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti

Serving Suggestion:

Some restaurants serve this with a tomato sauce on top or as a side to dip the sandwich in.

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INSTANT VORTEX AIR FRYER 4 IN 1, BEST FRIES EVER, ROAST, BAKE, REHEAT, 6 QT, 1700W

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Air Fryer-Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

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• Author: ForkToSpoon.com
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 20
• Total Time: 30
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Air Fryer
• Cuisine: American

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Description

This is such an easy recipe. We even had air-fried onions and peppers on top. Best meal ever! This is really a one-pot meal to make in the air fryer.

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Ingredients

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• 2 onions
• 1 or 2 green peppers
• 1 or 2 red peppers
• 1 or 2 yellow peppers
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Optional: Serve on a sub roll
• I used Italian sausages (mild) and there were about 5 in the package.

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Instructions

1. Start by cutting up the peppers and onions, into thin slices.
2. Then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, into each batch (I cooked them separately if you cook them together use less olive oil)
3. Air fry the peppers and onions for 7 minutes at 390 degrees F, I mixed them after 3 minutes.
4. Then add your sausage and air fry for 20 minutes at 390 degrees F.
5. 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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