Air Fryer Chicken Sausage and Veggies
A quick and healthy weeknight meal that combines chicken sausage and a variety of vegetables, perfectly cooked in the air fryer in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces Look for firm peppers without soft spots.
- 1 large orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces Orange peppers taste sweeter than red.
- 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Caramelizes quickly and adds sweet lift.
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces Keep pieces uniform for even cooking.
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil Helps the vegetables brown without burning.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 package (12 oz) chicken sausage, robust Italian flavor Use high-quality sausage for best results.
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the peppers, red onion, and zucchini into roughly 1-inch pieces and add them to a large bowl.
- Drizzle the vegetables with the avocado oil and toss gently to coat every piece.
Seasoning
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice blend over the oiled vegetables and toss until every piece is lightly and evenly coated.
Combine
- Slice the chicken sausage into 3/4-inch rounds, then add the slices to the bowl with the seasoned vegetables.
- Toss everything together so sausage rounds are nestled between the veggies for even cooking.
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray or brush a thin layer of oil.
- Arrange the sausage and vegetables in an even single layer in the air fryer.
- Cook at 390°F for 10 minutes, pausing halfway to flip or shake the basket for even browning.
Serving
- Remove the sausage and veggies from the basket and serve immediately, either as-is or over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
For best results, keep vegetable sizes uniform. If you prefer more smoky or spicy notes, add smoked paprika or crushed red pepper before air frying.