10 Minute Air Fryer Chicken Sausage and Veggies

This quick and easy air fryer chicken sausage and veggies recipe is the perfect lazy day meal you can have on the table in minutes. It is loaded with protein and colorful vegetables and you can make it in 10 minutes! Enjoy it as a healthy dinner or lunch any day of the week!

I always have veggies and chicken sausage on hand for days when I am too tired to cook. This air fryer chicken sausage and veggies is my go-to quick meal that I make at least once a week. It makes a good amount of food that I can also enjoy for lunch or dinner the next day.

My other go-to easy meal is this air fryer roasted chicken and vegetables recipe that I make for my meal prep all the time.

I love to add a drizzle of some romesco sauce or homemade pesto sauce on top just to make it look a little fancy and extra delicious. You can also pair it with some fluffy cauliflower rice for a hearty protein + veggie packed meal.

Why cook chicken sausage in the air fryer?

I have cooked chicken sausage a few different ways. In the oven, on the stovetop and in the air fryer. HANDS DOWN the air fryer yielded the best results. The chicken sausage comes out perfectly crispy around the edges and moist and tasty without drying out at all. Plus it makes for easier clean up and you can cook some veggies easily along with it at the same time in 10 minutes!

You can’t do that in the oven. I mean, you can cook sausage and veggies in the oven but not in 10 minutes, ha ha.

What vegetables cook best in the air fryer?

You can cook almost any vegetable in the air fryer. I like to use bell peppers, onion and zucchini when cooking the veggies with meat since the cooking times are similar.

But you could also use, carrots, mushrooms or green beans as well.

Ingredients needed to make air fryer chicken sausage and veggies

• Bell peppers – I used a combination of red and orange for color
• Zucchini – My favorite go-to veggie. I used about 1 medium zucchini
• Red onion – You could also use yellow or white onion in this recipe
• Chicken sausage – I used robust Italian chicken sausage that is nitrate and sugar-free
• Avocado oil – you could also use olive oil
• Spices – I used a combination of garlic, onion, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper but you can use any blend you like.

How to make chicken sausage and veggies in the air fryer

1. Chop the veggies, drizzle them with avocado oil, mix up the spices and coat the veggies in the spices.
2. Slice the sausage into 3/4-inch rounds and add it to the veggies and toss everything together.
3. Preheat the air fryer if needed to 390 degrees F, then spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, add the sausage and veggies and cook for 10 minutes at 390 degrees F, tossing the sausage and veggies half way through cooking to make sure they get crispy on all sides. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
4. Serve and enjoy!

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What is the best chicken sausage to use in this recipe?

I like to use chicken sausage that is lower in fat, gluten free, sugar free and organic, if I can find it. Here are a few brands that I love to use.

• Applegate Farms
• Billinski’s
• Trader Joe’
• Greenwise
• Whole Foods Market

I find that these brands are all affordable, healthy and delicious!

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve this chicken sausage and veggies meal with a drizzle of sauce like Romesco sauce, green goddess dressing, creamy cilantro lime dressing or pesto. It would also be great with this parmesan cheese blend.

It goes great paired with a potato-based side like these loaded baked potatoes, crispy smashed potatoes, or over these mashed sweet potatoes.

Make ahead tips

To make this recipe ahead you can chop and season the veggies and sausage and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. When you are ready to cook it, just give it a stir and pop it into the air fryer as directed in the recipe.

Can I make this recipe in the oven?

Yes, you can absolutely make this in the oven. To make it in the oven, place the seasoned veggies and sausage onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and roast in the oven at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.

More healthy sausage recipes to try!

• Simple Sausage and Kale Soup
• Sausage and Pepper Breakfast Egg Muffins
• Sausage and Pepper Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Sausage and Apple Stuffed Butternut Squash

Expert tips for making chicken sausage and vegetables in the air fryer

• Buy good quality chicken sausage like Applegate Farms.
• Make sure to cut the veggies into the same size pieces for even cooking.
• Toss the air fryer basket half way through cooking to ensure the sausage and veggies get nice and crispy on all sides.
• Season the veggies well before cooking for the best flavor.
• You can omit the oil and just spray the veggies with olive oil spray to reduce the calories in this recipe although, it only requires 1 tablespoon of oil for 4-6 servings so it is still a very small amount.

Did you make this recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. You can also tag me on Instagram @pinchmegoodfood so I can see your creation.

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