Description
Juicy and crispy breakfast sausages made in the air fryer, packed with protein and flavor, and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork, chicken, or turkey (90-93% lean)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 sage leaves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or raw honey syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat and herbs and spices (garlic, chili flakes, thyme, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, and sage leaves).
- Mix the ingredients together until well-blended.
- Shape the sausage mixture into patties about 3 to 3 1/2 inches wide and 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Place the formed patties on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and preheat to 375°F.
- Once preheated, place 4-5 patties in the air fryer.
- Air fry the patties for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Check for doneness at 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the patties from the air fryer and keep warm.
- Repeat the steps for remaining patties.
- Serve with your sauce of choice.
Notes
For best results, shape uniform patties and do not overcrowd the air fryer. Experiment with herbs for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg