Air Fryer Sausage and Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Sausage and Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes (e.g. russet potatoes); 12 ounces sausage (see notes); 1 small yellow onion (optional); 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

380 degrees Fahrenheit

The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!

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For a mouthwatering combination recipe that you can whip up in a flash, air fryer sausage and potatoes are a great options!

Made with a few potatoes, some smoked sausage, a small onion (optional), and some spices and oil, this flavorful dish makes a great dinner option – and looks pretty good, too!

cooked potato pieces with sausage pieces and onions in blue bowl with white counter around. — Air fryer sausage and potatoes – crispy, tender, and delicious!

Ingredients

To make sausage and potatoes in the air fryer, here are the ingredients that you will need:

Potatoes – We use russet potatoes because they get crispy on the outside but stay tender on the inside. Other types of potatoes will also work well.
Sausage – We use smoked sausages, but kielbasa or Italian sausages also work well.
Onion – One small yellow onion; this is optional.
Avocado oil – Alternatively, you can use canola oil, vegetable oil or a light olive oil.
Garlic powder – For extra flavor, may be omitted if preferred.
Salt, or to taste – To season the potatoes; you can reduce the amount if the sausages are quite salty.
Black pepper – For extra flavor.

Recipe Tips

This is a fairly simple recipe, but before you get started, read through these recipe tips to get the best results!

We use smoked sausages for this recipe, but you can also use kielbasa or Italian sausage. If you use raw sausage, make sure it is fully cooked by the end of the cooking time.
Make sure to cut the potatoes into even-sized cubes, otherwise they will not cook evenly. Also, don’t cut them too big since you want the potatoes and sausages to be done at the same time.
Slice the sausages. Whole sausages may take longer to cook.
Adding the onion is optional, but it adds extra flavor. Cut it into thicker slices so that they don’t get too dark in the air fryer.
Depending on how salty the sausages you are using are, you can reduce the amount of salt you add.
Don’t overcrowd your air fryer, otherwise the cooking time will be significantly longer and the sausages and potatoes won’t cook evenly.
Also, make sure to shake the air fryer basket regularly during cooking so that the food cooks and crisps evenly.

Step by Step Instructions

In this section, you’ll see exactly how to make air fryer potatoes and sausage. We have included photos of the recipe process so you can track your progress and follow along at home.

Of course, the recipe card with the cooking times and temperatures can be found at the bottom of this post!

diced cubes of potatoes beside larger potato on wooden cutting board. — Cut the potatoes into cubes.

Start by washing the potatoes, then dry them. You don’t have to peel them (we usually don’t) but you can if you like.

Next, cut the potatoes into cubes about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Try to cut them evenly.

pieces of sausages cut on wooden cutting board with whole sausages and knife beside. — Cut the sausage into slices.

Slice the sausages as well.

pieces of white onion sliced on wooden cutting board. — Cut the onion into slices.

If you are using an onion, peel it and cut it in half. Then cut the halves into thicker slices across the grain, working your way toward the root.

When you’re done, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.

cut up onions potatoes and sausages in white mixing bowl covered in spices. — Add the ingredients to a bowl.

Now, place the potatoes, sausages, and onions in a bowl. Add the oil, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to the bowl as well.

diced onions sausage and potatoes in white mixing bowl tossed in oil and spices. — The sausage and potatoes should be evenly coated.

Mix until everything is evenly coated with oil and spices.

diced potatoes sausage pieces and onions in black air fryer tray sitting on white counter. — Add the sausages and potatoes to the preheated air fryer.

When the air fryer is hot, place the seasoned potatoes and sausages in the air fryer basket.

Shake the basket gently so that the ingredients settle into one even layer.

cooked pieces of potatoes and sausages in black air fryer tray on white counter. — Cook until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is crispy.

Air fry the sausage and potatoes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 13-17 minutes until fully cooked and slightly crispy.

Shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes during cooking to help with even cooking. The exact cooking time can vary based on your air fryer and the thickness of the potatoes.

fried potatoes and sausage pieces in blue bowl with silver spoon on counter. — Enjoy this air fryer meal!

Once everything is cooked to your liking, remove the sausages and potatoes and place them into a serving dish. Enjoy!

Storage Tips

These sausages and potatoes store really well if you have leftovers. Place them in a sealed container and refrigerate overnight.

To reheat the potatoes and sausage, we’d recommend using the air fryer at 280 degrees Fahrenheit to bring the potatoes back to crispness.

The microwave also works – but the potatoes will not end up as crispy as the day before.

FAQ

Here’s an answer about making sausage and potatoes in the air fryer:

How to cook sausage and potatoes in air fryer?

Cut the potatoes into cubes, then cut the sausage into pieces. Also slice the onion (optional). Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss with oil and spices. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the sausages and potatoes until tender and crispy, 13-17 minutes. Remove and serve!

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