Description
This Easy Air Fryer Sausage and Potatoes recipe combines tender baby potatoes, colorful bell peppers, onions, and flavorful precooked chicken sausage. Seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, this quick and simple meal is cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 large green or red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Protein
- 1 (12 oz) package precooked chicken sausage
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F if it has a preheat setting to ensure even cooking throughout the recipe.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a medium bowl, combine the halved baby potatoes, bell pepper pieces, and onion chunks. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly with oil and seasonings.
- Cook the vegetables: Place the potatoes and veggies in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Some overlap is acceptable. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even browning. If your air fryer uses a tray, rotate the tray halfway through instead.
- Add the sausage: Cut the precooked chicken sausage into 1-1.5 inch pieces. Add these to the air fryer basket with the vegetables, toss gently to combine, then continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, verified with a meat thermometer.
- Serve: Once fully cooked and golden, remove from the air fryer and serve hot. Enjoy this quick and hearty meal perfect for any family dinner.
Notes
- Cut all potatoes, sausage, peppers, and onions into 1-1.5 inch pieces to ensure even cooking in the air fryer.
- Any potato variety such as Yukon gold, russet, sweet, or purple potatoes can be substituted—just maintain the size for uniform cooking.
- Use any type of precooked sausage; smoked chicken sausage or kielbasa both work well in this dish.
- Remember to shake the air fryer basket halfway during cooking to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F until heated through for best results.
