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Air fryer smoked sausage and vegetables with sliced smoked sausage, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and fresh herbs, roasted until caramelized and flavorful for an easy weeknight meal.
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Air Fryer Smoked Sausage And Veggies - Quick, Flavorful, and Weeknight-Friendly

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Smoked sausage: 12–14 ounces, sliced into 1/2-inch coins (beef, pork, turkey, or chicken sausage all work)
  • Bell peppers: 2 medium (any colors), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Red onion: 1 medium, cut into 1-inch wedges
  • Zucchini: 1 medium, sliced into half-moons
  • Baby potatoes (optional): 8–10 ounces, halved or quartered if large
  • Olive oil: 1–2 tablespoons
  • Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika: 1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano or Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt and black pepper: To taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional): A pinch for heat
  • Lemon: 1, for squeezing over at the end
  • Fresh parsley (optional): For garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer: Set to 390–400°F (200–205°C) for 3–5 minutes. A hot basket helps the veggies and sausage sear fast.
  • Prep the produce: Cut peppers, onion, and zucchini into even pieces so they cook at the same rate. If using baby potatoes, halve or quarter them to about 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Season: In a large bowl, combine sausage and veggies. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss until everything is well coated.
  • Potatoes first (if using): If you added potatoes, air fry them alone for 8 minutes to give them a head start. Then add the remaining veggies and sausage.
  • Air fry in a single layer: Add the mixture to the basket in a mostly single layer. Cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway. Aim for caramelized edges and tender-crisp veggies. Sausage should be browned and heated through.
  • Finish: Squeeze fresh lemon over the top and sprinkle with parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  • Serve: Enjoy as-is, or pair with rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or warm crusty bread.