Description
This Air Fryer Sausage with Vegetables recipe is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring sautéed zucchini, green beans, and vibrant bell peppers seasoned with Italian herbs and paired with fully cooked sausages, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes using your air fryer for a healthy and convenient cooking method.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half circles
- 12 ounces green beans, cut into halves or thirds
- 1 bell pepper (any color), cored and cut into 1-inch strips
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil spray)
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Protein
- 12 ounces fully cooked sausages (4 dinner-sized links), sliced into 1/4-inch thick circles
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the zucchini into half circles, cut the green beans into halves or thirds, and core and cut the bell pepper into 1-inch strips to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, toss the zucchini, green beans, and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil along with dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Cook the Vegetables and Sausage: Place the seasoned vegetables and sliced fully cooked sausages into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375°F for approximately 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Check Doneness and Serve: Once the vegetables are tender-crisp and sausages are heated through with a slight crisp, remove from the air fryer and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use any variety of bell pepper based on your taste preferences or what’s available.
- If you prefer your vegetables softer, extend the air frying time by a few minutes but watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- For a lower fat option, opt for turkey or chicken sausage instead of traditional pork sausages.
- Spraying the air fryer basket with non-stick spray before adding ingredients can help prevent sticking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispness.
