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Air Fryer Spicy Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash
A hearty and flavorful hash featuring spicy sausage, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers, all cooked until tender and slightly crispy in the air fryer. This dish makes for a perfect brunch or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep 15 min
Cook 25 min
Total 40 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Hash
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1.5 cups), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step 2 — Optional Toppings
- Fried eggs
- Avocado slices
- Cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the diced sweet potato, bell pepper, and red onion. Add olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- 2
Cook Sausage
Place the sausage meat in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula halfway through, until browned and cooked through. Drain off excess grease and transfer the cooked sausage to a bowl.
- 3
Air Fry Vegetables
Add the seasoned sweet potato mixture to the air fryer basket (use the same basket, no need to clean). Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly browned.
- 4
Combine and Serve
Add the cooked sausage back to the air fryer basket with the vegetables. Toss to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat everything through. Serve hot, topped with fried eggs, avocado, or cilantro if desired.
Nutrition per serving: 450 cal · 28g protein · 35g carbs · 22g fat · 6g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
