Are you ready for an easy recipe that takes minimal cook time packed with loads of flavor? This Italian Sausage in Air Fryer is truly a delicious meal! Not only is this the best way to cook sausage quickly, but it makes an excellent option for an easy meal that everyone will love. (Plus, cooking in your air fryer makes clean up a breeze!)
Be sure to check out my Slow Cooker Sausage Gumbo recipe for another amazingly easy way to cook up juicy sausage. The cooking process might be a bit longer in the crockpot, but you just can't beat that classic sausage and gumbo flavor.
Can we all just agree that using the air fryer method for cooking is the best? It doesn't really matter the type of sausage that you use as this cooking method works perfectly with all different kinds of sausages.
I love using mild Italian sausage for this simple recipe, but you could totally use hot Italian sausage or any other type of pork sausage that you'd like. (If you want to cut down on the higher fat content of pork sausage, you could even use turkey sausage as well!) If you are looking for extra sausage recipes, you can also try this Air Fryer Kielbasa!
Air Fryer Italian Sauage Recipe
Since we make this recipe quite a bit, we stick to air frying what we love. I've gotten this Italian sausage recipe down to a science since it's such an easy dinner.
The family even agrees that the leftover sausage tastes just like it comes out of the air fryer oven the next day!
Anytime I don't have to run to the grocery store for something new for dinner, I call that a mom win! Leftovers of this air fryer sausage recipe make for two days of super simple meals!
Once you realize how simple it is to cook up uncooked sausages in the air fryer tray, it's game on!
Ingredients:
You can add whole sausage links or cut up your favorite sausage into smaller segments and add it directly to the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer will depend on how many you can add.
Use this recipe for Italian sausage links as a great way to use simple ingredients with tasty red peppers, bell peppers, and onions. I love this low carb recipe because it fills my belly without filling me full of carbs!
- red bell pepper
- green bell pepper
- onion
- Italian sausage links
- Sausage rolls
Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe card with the exact measurements needed to create this yummy sweet Italian sausage recipe!
Air Fryer Italian Sausage
How To Make Italian Sausages in Air Fryer with Peppers and Onions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into long strips and set aside.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes.
- Add peppers and onions into the basket of the air fryer and use the air fry function to cook at 320 degrees f for 10-12 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove peppers and onions from the air fryer basket and set them aside.
- Increase the temperature of the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and add Italian sausage links to the basket of the air fryer.
- Air fry at 370 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, flipping the links halfway through the cooking process. 7. Remove the sausage links from the air fryer and set them aside.
- Slice open the sausage rolls, place them into the basket, and carefully add the sausage links and top them with the cooked peppers and onions. 8. Cook at 370 degrees F for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve!
NOTE: This recipe was made in a basket style 5.8 qt Cosori Air Fryer so make sure to adjust your total cooking time depending on the size and style of your air fryer.
Variations
If you want to add the sausage to hot dog buns, you can easily make killer sausage, onion, and pepper sandwiches!
If you want to skip the buns, serve them over caulirice or by themselves.
Add a bit of heat and spice to your serving only by sprinkling on some cayenne pepper to the mixture!
If you're a fan of dips, a tad bit of marinara sauce goes a long way!
FAQS
How long do Italian sausages take to cook in an air fryer?
The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the sausage, but you can expect a cooking amount of time to be anywhere from 10-17 minutes. The easiest way to ensure that the sausage is cooked all the way is to check the internal temperature of the sausages. Using a digital meat thermometer is your best bet, and it should show an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees.
How do you know when Italian sausage is cooked?
The easiest way is to check the internal temperature, but if you don't have a meat thermometer, the only thing that you can do to check if the sausages are done cooking is to cut into the center and visually inspect.
Sausages should be done if they are firm in texture and the liquid or juice that comes out is clear. If you see any pink at all, they need to cook longer in the air fryer.
Can you overcook sausages?
You can. While you want to get that outer crispy skin, don't take it too far. Pay attention to the cooking times because overcooking can happen. Make sure that you're adding them to the air fryer basket in a single layer so that they're all cooking evenly as well.
If you overcook the sausage, you can still eat them, just know that you may have a tougher sausage to chew than you want.
Can you cut Italian sausage before cooking?
If you want to open the package of uncooked sausage and cut them into smaller portions, you can. I've just found that cooking them whole keeps the juices in better and makes for a nice crispy roll!
How to store leftovers
The best part about making healthy recipes that make a lot of food is that you'll have some left for the next day. All you need to do is let the sausage, peppers, and onions recipe cool down and then store it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge.
When you're ready to reheat, you just add the main dish to a microwave safe container and heat it right back up!
You're going to love the flavor of one of my favorite air fryer recipes! It's the perfect way to create a delicious dinner recipe every single time!
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📖 Recipe
Italian Sausage in Air Fryer
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 4 Italian Sausage links
- 4 sausage rolls or hamburger buns
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into long strips and set aside.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes.
- Add peppers and onions into the basket of the air fryer and use the air fry function to cook at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove peppers and onions from the air fryer basket and set them aside.
- Increase the temperature of the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and add Italian sausage links to the basket.
- Air fry at 370 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, flipping the links halfway through the cooking process. 7. Remove the sausage links from the air fryer and set them aside.
- Slice open the sausage rolls, place them into the basket, and carefully add the sausage links and top them with the cooked peppers and onions. 8. Cook at 370 degrees F for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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Penny
I used you cook time to prep for a BBQ. I don't care for onions and peppers in the airfrier. They do not caramelize that way. I saute them in the microwave. I half cooked my sausage in the airfrier using your time and temp. Now when guests arrive I can fire up the grill with a griddle and in minutes they'll turn out just like they do at the fair.