Description
A quick and flavorful 10-minute air fryer recipe featuring chicken sausage and a colorful medley of bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini, seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and Italian herbs for a healthy and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large red bell pepper – cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large orange bell pepper – cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion – peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini – cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Protein
- 1 package chicken sausage (12 oz) – robust Italian flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies: Chop the red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini into 1-inch pieces, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Season the veggies: Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all the veggies evenly with seasoning and oil.
- Combine with sausage: Slice the chicken sausage into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the vegetables. Toss everything together to mix well.
- Preheat and cook: Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Place the vegetable and sausage mixture into the air fryer basket in an even layer. Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and thorough cooking.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve your chicken sausage and veggies hot, either on their own or accompanied by rice or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken sausage with turkey or pork sausage if desired.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to your taste preferences.
- For extra crispiness, you can increase air frying time by 2-3 minutes but monitor to prevent burning.
- Ensure veggies are cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
