Description
A quick, healthy, and customizable dinner featuring juicy chicken sausage and colorful veggies, all crisped to perfection in the air fryer in just 10 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a fuss-free family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fully cooked chicken sausage (smoked or Italian-style), sliced into 1/2-inch coins
- 2 medium bell peppers (any color), cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini (about 7 oz), cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
- 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or dried oregano or basil)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Grape tomatoes (whole or halved), mushrooms (quartered), broccoli florets, or baby spinach
Instructions
- Slice the chicken sausage into 1/2-inch thick coins.
- Chop bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch). Slice the red onion into wedges. Prep any additional veggies if using.
- Add all chopped veggies and sausage to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle on garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the sausage and veggie mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F. Cook for 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through (about 3 minutes in) to flip everything for even browning.
- Check doneness: veggies should be slightly charred at the edges and sausage golden and sizzling. If using raw sausage, cook for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with extra herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for best crispiness. Shake or stir halfway through cooking for even browning. Swap in your favorite veggies or seasonings. For vegan or vegetarian, use plant-based sausage. Leftovers store well and reheat best in the air fryer. Check sausage labels for gluten or dairy if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 16
Keywords: air fryer, chicken sausage, veggies, healthy dinner, quick meal, gluten-free, low carb, meal prep, easy recipe, weeknight dinner