Ingredients

Main Ingredients

5 Italian sausage links (mild or hot)

3 bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips

1 large yellow onion, sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional for Serving

Hoagie rolls

Provolone or mozzarella cheese

Marinara sauce

Fresh parsley

Crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Prep the ingredients

Slice the bell peppers and onion into even strips. Add them to a large bowl with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well coated.

Preheat the air fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes if your model requires preheating.

Start cooking the sausage

Place the sausage links in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes.

Add peppers and onions

Open the basket and add the seasoned peppers and onions around the sausage. Shake or stir gently to distribute everything evenly.

Air fry until done

Cook for another 9–11 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the peppers are tender and slightly charred and the sausage is fully cooked to 160°F internally.

Serve

Slice the sausage if desired and serve with the peppers and onions. Pile into toasted hoagie rolls, top with cheese, or serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Cooking Tips

Do not overcrowd the basket or the vegetables may steam instead of roast.
Cut peppers and onions evenly so they cook at the same rate.
Flip or shake halfway through for even browning.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure sausage is fully cooked.
Add cheese at the end for the last 1–2 minutes if making sandwiches.
Use precooked sausage if you want an even faster version.
Toast the rolls separately for the best sandwich texture.
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar after cooking for extra flavor.

Variations

1. Spicy Version

Use hot Italian sausage and add red pepper flakes.

2. Chicken Sausage Option

Swap in chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter meal.

3. Cheesy Sandwich Style

Serve in toasted rolls with provolone or mozzarella.

4. Low-Carb Bowl

Serve over cauliflower rice or with roasted zucchini.

5. Italian Marinara Style

Add a spoonful of warm marinara over the sausage and peppers.

6. Garlic Herb Version

Add fresh minced garlic and extra Italian herbs before cooking.

7. Sheet-Pan Inspired Pasta Bowl

Slice everything and toss with cooked pasta and Parmesan.

8. Sweet and Savory

Use red, orange, and yellow peppers for a sweeter flavor.

9. Mushroom Add-In

Add sliced mushrooms to the peppers and onions.

10. Breakfast Twist

Slice leftovers and serve with scrambled eggs or breakfast potatoes.

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14–16 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 390
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 860mg
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g