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    Air Fryer Italian Sausage

    Published: Jul 21, 2022 · Modified: Nov 2, 2024 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a comment.

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    Made in just 30 minutes, this air fryer Italian sausage is a faster, easier, and tastier way to make the classic sausage, peppers, and onions combo! The sausages stay moist and juicy, and cleanup is a breeze!

    Four Italian sausages with cooked peppers and onions, in a bun on brown parchment paper, garnished with fresh parsley, a small bowl of mustard is in the bottom left corner and a spoonful of ketchup is in the top right corner.

    Sausage, peppers, and onions are a classic combo I'm sure you've whipped up more times than you can count. Personally, I add peppers and onions to as many recipes as possible, including these sheet pan chicken, peppers, and onions, and this ground turkey quesadilla with peppers and onions.

    However, I'd be willing to bet you've never made this beloved trio in the air fryer!

    My recipe for air fryer Italian sausage provides you with everything you need to know, including step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and serving suggestions. Here's a hint... a crusty roll is strongly recommended!

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
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    • How to make Air Fryer Italian Sausage
    • Expert tips
    • What to serve with air fryer Italian sausage
    • Storage instructions
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Easy - Very minimal prep work and even less cleanup!
    • Make ahead - Perfect for meal prep!
    • Texture - The air fryer is known for making moist and juicy meat!
    • Versatile - I love serving air fryer sausages on a roll, but you can also serve with pasta, garlic basmati rice, baked potatoes (no foil), cornbread, Dutch oven mac and cheese, and all other veggies!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make Italian sausage in the air fryer.
    • Italian sausages - The type of sausage you use in this recipe matters. This sausage air fryer recipe is specifically for large, uncooked sausage links, not sausage patties or fully-cooked "heat-and-eat" sausages.
    • Bell peppers - You can use red, orange, yellow, or green bell peppers.
    • White onion - White or yellow onion will work for this recipe.
    • Sausage rolls - Choose a nice, thick, crusty sausage roll.
    • Kosher salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil - Added for flavor and moisture. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to taste.

    *Full recipe instructions are found in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.

    Recipe variations

    • Add cheese - Sprinkle on shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese right before serving while the sausages, peppers, and onions are still warm.
    • Use different proteins - I made these air fryer Italian sausages with turkey sausage. Feel free to switch it up with chicken or pork sausages. Just make sure they're uncooked!

    How to make Air Fryer Italian Sausage

    Sliced peppers and onions in the air fryer basket.

    Step 1: Place sliced bell peppers and onions in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the air fryer basket and cook at 370°F for 10-13 minutes, stirring halfway through.

    Raw sausages in the basket of the air fryer.

    Step 2: Remove the cooked peppers and onions from the air fryer basket and set them aside. Place the raw sausages in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 370°F, flipping once halfway through.

    Cooked Italian sausages in the air fryer basket.

    Step 3: After 10 minutes, the sausages should be fully cooked, crispy on the outside, and still juicy on the inside! Check the internal temperature of the sausages using a digital meat thermometer to confirm they're at least 165°F.

    Four Italian sausages with cooked peppers and onions, in a bun on brown parchment paper, garnished with fresh parsley, a small bowl of mustard is in the bottom left corner and a spoonful of ketchup is in the top right corner.

    Step 4: Serve your Air Fryer Italian Sausages on sausage rolls topped with air-fried peppers and onions! This is a great option for an easy dinner!

    Expert tips

    • The thickness of the sausage is important in this recipe. You do not want to use thin sausages. Your sausages should be about 1 inch thick in diameter.
    • Some uncooked sausage links have a high-fat content. When air-frying, the fat might drip down and smoke. Keep an eye on this, and always start with a clean air fryer!
    • Check to make sure your sausages are fully cooked using a digital meat thermometer. Chicken and turkey sausages are fully cooked when their internal temperature reaches 165°F. Pork sausage is fully cooked when its internal temperature reaches 160°F.
    • Use a basket-style air fryer. The Ninja Foodi Air Fryer and the 5.8 QT Cosori Air Fryer are both great options.

    What to serve with air fryer Italian sausage

    This recipe suggests serving the sausages, peppers, and onions on a crusty roll with ketchup and mustard. Adding a side dish or two is always a great idea as well. Here are a few options:

    • Summer Tortellini Salad
    • Creamy American Coleslaw
    • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Alexia)
    • Feta White Bean Salad

    Storage instructions

    • This air fryer sausage recipe is the perfect meal to make in advance and enjoy the next day. It stores and reheats incredibly well. You can keep leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
    • I like to reheat leftovers in the microwave and enjoy them at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Warm for 1 minute at a time until heated through.

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    Italian Sausage in Air Fryer

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    I didn't think their was an easier way to make sausage, peppers and onions until I started making Italian sausages in the air fryer! This Italian Sausage (in air fryer) recipe is a faster, easier and tastier way to make the classic sausage, peppers and onions combo!  

    • Author: Katie
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 23 minutes
    • Total Time: 33 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: lunch, dinner
    • Method: air frying
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 6 large Italian sausage links - uncooked, in casing 
    • 3 large bell peppers - sliced
    • 1 large onion - sliced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt & pepper
    • 6 sausage rolls

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your basket style air fryer at 370°F for 3 minutes. 
    2. Place the sliced peppers and onions in a mixing bowl.  Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper (to taste).  Stir to combine. 
    3. Transfer the peppers and onions to the basket of your air fryer.  Air fry the peppers and onions for 10-13 minutes at 370°F, stirring once halfway through cooking time.  
    4. When the peppers and onions are finished cooking, remove them from the air fryer and place the Italian sausage links into the air fryer basket.  
    5. Air fry the Italian sausages for 10 minutes at 370°F, flipping once halfway through cooking time.  After 10 minutes the sausages should be fully cooked and nice and crispy on the outside.  Check the internal temperature using a digital meat thermometer to make sure that they are fully cooked.  
    6. Once the sausages are cooked, remove them from the air fryer.  Serve the sausages on a crusty sausage roll, topped with cooked peppers and onions.  Enjoy!

    Notes

    • The type of sausage you use in this recipe matters. This sausage air fryer recipe is specifically for large, uncooked sausage links, not sausage patties or fully-cooked "heat-and-eat" sausages. 
    • The nutrition information shown below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.  It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 303
    • Sugar: 7.7 g
    • Sodium: 1093.8 mg
    • Fat: 11.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 31.1 g
    • Fiber: 2.9 g
    • Protein: 18.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 25.2 mg

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