Air Fryer Italian Sausage

We served this Air Fryer Italian sausage in a sausage roll, loaded with peppers, onion, and marinara for a quick meal or to serve up at game day!

Close up of Italian sausage and potato chips on a small black plate.

I’m a sandwich person, through and through. I’d be happy to eat a sandwich at least once a day, every day.

On burger buns I get down with breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches a lot, and of course a good air fryer hamburger!

When it comes to hot dog buns, we love air fryer brats and, of course, a good air fryer chili dog is also great, especially in the fall.

Today, we’re making air fryer Italian sausage and serving it up in a sausage roll topped with sauteed veggies, marinara, and a bit of cheese. This makes the perfect lunch or quick dinner, but it’s also a huge hit to serve up to hungry football fans during the game!

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Ingredient Notes:

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Ingredients for Italian sausage on a countertop.

The Sausage- Any variety of Italian sausage will work here. We usually go for spicy Italian sausage, but mild or sweet will also cook just the same.

The Buns – Hot dog buns are totally sufficient here, but if you can find a good sausage roll you’ll want to go that route.

The Toppings– We sauteed some peppers and onions, stirring in some marinara, and then spooned that over the sausage. It all gets topped off with a bit of cheese.

How to Make Italian Sausage in an Air Fryer:

Overhead view of raw Italian sausage in an air fryer basket.

Air fry the sausage– Pop your sausages into your air fryer basket and cook them at 360 degrees for 10-12 minutes. We like to use an internal meat thermometer to test these for doneness. They should be 160 degrees.
Cook the veggies – Slice the pepper and onion and saute it in a hot skillet with a bit of butter or oil for around 10 minutes to soften up the veggies. Stir in some marinara and let that warm through.
Serve – Place your cooked sausage in a bun, then add your toppings. A bit of shredded mozzarella or Parmesan on top is a great addition.

Four Italian sausages in an air fryer basket.

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FAQ:

What type of Italian sausage is used in this recipe?

We are using what North Americans would call Italian sausage that is sold in links. This is a pork sausage seasoned with various Italian seasonings. You may use a mild, sweet, or spicy variety depending on your preference.

What temperature is sausage done at?

You’ll want to cook your Italian sausage to an internal temperature of 160 degrees for the best results. If you overcook your sausage, it will shrivel up a bit.

A few Italian sausages on buns in an air fryer basket.

Italian Sausage Topping Ideas

Let’s start with cheese! I usually eat these with mozzarella cheese, but Parmesan is also a great choice.

For veggies, I like green or red peppers, onions, marinara sauce, and even add some chunks of tomato to the sauce while it warms.

Throw some mushrooms in with your peppers and onions if you’d like!

Use a low carb hot dog bun, widely available at most grocery stores, in place of the sausage roll and you’ll have a delicious low carb option. Be sure to use a marinara with no sugar added, such as Rao’s.