Air Fryer Italian Sausage is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table! A sausage and peppers recipe that includes a kicked up spicy ale mustard dipping sauce.
In a small saucepan, stir together the ale, molasses, cumin and red pepper flakes. Be sure to still this together or whisk until molasses is incorporated and dissolved.Bring to a boil on high then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until it has reduced by half, about 8 minutes.Remove from heat and stir in the dijon mustard. Set aside until the sausage is ready.
Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
Preheat the air fryer to 400° F. (205° C).
Slice the Italian sausage into 1 inch slices and cut mini peppers in half, seeding and removing stems.
Working in batches if necessary, arrange the sausage and pepper pieces in a single layer in the fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through. The peppers will be soft and a meat thermometer will read 165 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into the sausage.
Serve warm with a side of the Spicy Ale Mustard or your favorite Marinara sauce or dipping sauce.
Notes
Notes
Stir the molasses well into the ale, until dissolved. It is quite heavy and can rest (and burn) at the bottom of the saucepan.
Use hot Italian Sausage if you are looking for more of a kick.
Store cooled leftovers in the fridge, up to 5 days in airtight container. The sauce will keep for a week. Freeze up to 3 months.
REHEAT | Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes at 290 degrees Fahrenheit (143 C), tossing every few minutes to ensure even cooking.
Oven Sausage and Peppers | Preheat oven 400 degrees F (204 C). Place ingredients for sausage and peppers in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet pan (line with aluminum foil or parchment for easy clean-up) and toss with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and a little salt and pepper. Roast for 25-35 minutes.
Stovetop Sausage and Peppers | In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook sausage bites 4-5 minutes, remove to a plate. Add a tablespoon or two of olive oil, then saute the peppers over medium heat (and onions if using) until tender 8-12 minutes. Return sausages to skillet, heat until sausage is cooked through, another few minutes
Variations
Sausage | Use your favorite sausage; chicken sausage, turkey sausage, bratwurst, and even chorizo.
Hoagie rolls | Use a sturdy roll if making sandwiches.
Onions | Add sliced onions to the peppers, red or yellow onions.
Extra Crispy | In a large bowl, toss sausage and peppers with a tablespoon of olive oil for an extra crispy skin on your sausage. Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon of garlic salt or garlic powder for extra flavor.
Veggies | Feel free to add more of your favorite veggies in for an extra hearty meal.