Keto Sausage & Peppers makes a great low-carb dinner, using any sausage you like, plus bell peppers and a few onions and mushrooms if you like.
» You might also like Easy Keto Gumbo or Keto Chicken Salad.
This is probably one of the easiest meal to make and that’s why it’s always on the menu at my house. All that’s required is a quick chop of the ingredients, then you can throw it all in a pan or the air fryer and let it cook.
There are 3 net grams of carbs in a serving of Keto Sausage and Peppers. You can add onion and mushroom to the dish to mix it up a little, but the onion will add additional carbs to the total.
Ingredients You Need
Sausages: Sausages come in different varieties, and you are free to choose any. You can go for chicken, turkey, beef or pork sausages as well. We typically use Italian or Polish sausages. Cut them in thick slices.
Bell peppers: Based on the colors, their flavors can vary from fruity to citrusy. You can choose any colored bell pepper or a combination. Cut them in equal chunks, and that’s it.
Onion (optional): There are a few extra carbs in the onions, so you can decide for yourself whether to include them in this dish. If you want to keep it really low carb, for a keto diet, you’ll probably want to leave the onions out.
Olive oil: Olive oil is rich in healthy fats. You can use any other vegetable oil as well.
Paprika: A dash of paprika will add smokiness and a punch of flavor to this dish.
Garlic salt: Garlic salt adds a great garlic flavor while seasoning the veggies with salt.
Onion powder: For a more savory flavor, use onion powder. If you are looking for more depth, add garlic powder as well.
Herbs: Herbs like rosemary and thyme don’t just add aroma but also a distinct flavor to the dish. You can choose either fresh or dried herbs.
Salt & pepper: No dish is complete without adding salt and black pepper at the end, to taste.
How to Make Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers?
Making Keto Sausage and Peppers is super easy. Here is what you need to do:
Put the veggies and sausage in a large bowl. Drizzle them with olive oil. Sprinkle with the seasonings. Then stir or toss to coat each piece with seasoning.
Pour the sausage mixture into a frying pan and cook over medium high heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender and the sausage is cooked through.
For the air fryer:
Pour the sausage mixture into the air fryer basket. Cook on 400°F (200C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring halfway through.
Questions About Keto Sausage & Peppers
What sausage should be used?
There are many different types of sausage you can use. You’ll just want to check the nutrition label to make sure it doesn’t have any added sugars or breadcrumbs that will add to the carb count.
We typically use Vienna sausage (which is what is used in the pictures), but we’ve also used Italian sausage, Polish sausage, and even breakfast sausage.
Does it matter what peppers I use?
Just like with the sausage, you can use whatever peppers you want. Bell peppers are the best type because they’re thick and large. Any color is fine. Red peppers have more sweetness. Green are more bitter and savory. You can also use anaheim or pointed peppers…
Can I store and reheat this dish?
Yes. You can store the leftover by placing them in an airtight container. They will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Simply reheat in the air fryer at 400° F for about 5 minutes.
You can also freeze this dish, either before or after cooking. It will last for up to 3 months in the freezer. This is a great freezer meal that you can always have on hand to toss into the air fryer when you’re needing to make a quick meal.
What to Serve With This Dish?
These side dishes go well with this main dish and you can make them at the same time, so they’re done at the same time.
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Keto Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers any color, cut in chunks
- 2-3 Sausages thick sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Dash rosemary
- Dash thyme
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the bell peppers, onions, and sausage in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with seasonings. Stir to coat.
- Pour the sausage mixture into a frying pan and cook over medium high heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender.
For the air fryer:
- Pour the sausage mixture into the air fryer basket. Cook on 400°F (200C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring halfway through.
Nutrition
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Laura is dedicated to a low-carb lifestyle after losing 52 pounds on the keto diet. As many of us do, she struggles with her weight and has found that one of the only diet lifestyles that allows her to maintain a healthy weight is a low-carb diet. She shares her favorite low-carb recipes here that are both easy to make and full of flavor, so you don’t even miss the carbs.
This is such a savory and delicious meal! The hint of herbs are perfect in this. My family loved it!
This recipe really is so easy and the spices give it great flavor!! Yum!
One of my favorite go-to weeknight meals. So easy and so full of flavor!
Incredibly easy and totally full of flavour. Love the combo of the spices!
delicious sausage and peppers! Love this meal!