Sausage and Potatoes with Onions (Fast Air Fryer Dinner)

If you’re craving a fast, cozy meal, air fryer sausage and potatoes with sweet onions is the move. Everything cooks together in one basket—crispy potatoes, juicy sausage, and tender onions—so you get big flavor with minimal cleanup. We make this air fryer sausage and potatoes on repeat for weeknights, and it doubles as a hearty brunch with eggs. For another quick win, try our air fryer chicken and veggies with balsamic marinade next.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Sausage & Potato Recipe

• Fast & foolproof: About 20–25 minutes total depending on cut size.
• One-basket meal: Protein + veg + potato, all in the air fryer.
• Flexible: Works with precooked or raw sausage; swap veggies to taste.
• Crispy + tender: Air circulation crisps potatoes while keeping sausage juicy.

Food safety reminder: If using raw sausage, cook to an internal temperature of 160°F. Learn more from USDA Food Safety.

Ingredients & Supplies Needed

• 1–1.5 lbs baby potatoes (whole if small; halve if larger)
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional but tasty)
• 12–14 oz sausage
  • Precooked: kielbasa, chicken sausage, or beef sausage (sliced)
  • Raw: Italian sausage links or bulk sausage (see raw-sausage method below)
• 1–2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
• Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning

How to Make Air Fryer Sausage and Potatoes with Onions

1) Prep & preheat

Wash and dry potatoes. Slice sausage (if using links), onion, and pepper into bite-size pieces so everything cooks evenly. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.

2) Start the veggies

Toss potatoes, onion, and pepper with oil, salt, and pepper. Add to basket in an even layer. Air fry at 370°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway. Smaller cuts cook faster.

3) Add the sausage — choose one method

• If using precooked sausage: Add sliced sausage to the basket. Air fry another 8–10 minutes, shaking once, until potatoes are fork-tender and edges are crisp. This method yields classic air fryer sausage and potatoes texture—crisp outside, creamy inside.
• If using raw sausage (reader-requested method):
  • Links: Slice into 1/2-inch pieces (or leave links whole and slice after). Add to the basket with the veggies from the start and cook a total of 18–22 minutes at 370°F, shaking every 5–6 minutes. Check sausage for 160°F internal temp.
  • Bulk/ground: Pinch into small meatball-size pieces and add with the veggies from the start. Cook 16–20 minutes, breaking pieces once mid-cook, until browned and 160°F.

4) Finish & serve

Taste and adjust seasoning. For brightness, toss with a teaspoon of Dijon or a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot. (Great with eggs for brunch!)

Customize the Flavors

• Sausage: precooked kielbasa, smoked beef sausage, chicken apple sausage; or raw mild/hot Italian sausage.
• Veg swaps: red or yellow onions, sliced carrots, broccoli florets, Brussels sprouts, or zucchini (add zucchini in the last 3–5 minutes so it doesn’t over-soften).
• Seasoning ideas: garlic powder + smoked paprika; Italian seasoning + red pepper flakes; drizzle with honey mustard after cooking. A light sprinkle of Parmesan is great on air fryer sausage and potatoes right before serving.

What to Serve, Storage & Reheating

Serve with: simple green salad, steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, or scrambled/over-easy eggs if turning this air fryer sausage and potatoes into brunch.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container up to 3–4 days.

Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 3–5 minutes to re-crisp potatoes, or microwave in short bursts. Add a squeeze of lemon or a dab of Dijon to wake up flavors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use raw sausage instead of precooked?

Yes! Cook raw sausage with the veggies from the start and extend the total time to 18–22 minutes at 370°F, shaking every few minutes. Always verify an internal temp of 160°F before serving.

What potatoes work best?

Baby potatoes are quick and creamy; Yukon Gold or red potatoes also hold up well. Cut smaller for faster cook times when making air fryer sausage and potatoes.

Can I make it lower carb?

Swap potatoes for cauliflower florets or radishes. Start checking doneness 5 minutes earlier so the veg doesn’t overcook.

How big should I cut the pieces?

For even cooking, aim for 3/4-inch to 1-inch pieces. Smaller cuts = faster cook; larger cuts = more tender centers.

Reviews from Readers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Natalia: “I’ve made this recipe more times than I can count—easy, delicious, and my go-to weeknight meal!”

Beth: “Yum! Ate it for brunch. If I want to add zucchini, maybe the last three minutes?”
Our tip: Yes—add zucchini in the final 3–5 minutes for tender-crisp bites.

Diana: “I have raw Italian sausage—how should I make it?”
Our tip: Add raw sausage with the veggies from the start and cook to 160°F (see raw-sausage method above).

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Final Thoughts

This air fryer sausage and potatoes recipe delivers maximum comfort with minimal effort. Keep the cuts uniform, shake the basket for even browning, and use our raw-sausage method when you want that classic Italian sausage flavor. Make it once and it’ll be on repeat—weeknights, weekends, and even brunch.

Flavorful Sausage, Potato, and Onion in the Air Fryer

This sausage, potato, and onion recipe is a flavorful, easy, and filling air fryer dinner that is ready in less than 30 minutes!

4.55 / 5 ( 20 Reviews )

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Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes

Total Time: 29 minutes minutes

Serves: 4

Adjust Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
• 2 Bell peppers
• 1 Sweet onion
• 12-14 oz precooked sausage
• 1-2 teaspoons avocado oil

Instructions

• Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F/204˚C for 5 minutes.
• Deseed pepper and cut into 1 inch pieces, peel and cut onion into quarters then separate layers, and wash and dry the potatoes (cut the potatoes in half they are bigger)
• Toss peppers and onions in bowl with 1-2 teaspoons of oil
• Place in air fryer basket. Add potatoes to air fryer basket and spray with oil
• Cook at 370˚F/188˚C for 10-12 minutes. Stir at halfway point.
• While cooking, prepare and cut sausage into thick, bite-sized pieces (I did it in quarters)
• Add sausage into the air fryer basket and cook for an additional 10 minutes (If you cut your sausage into smaller pieces, cook for about 3-5 minutes) or until potatoes are cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 560mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g

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