Carrageenan Free Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that sounds simple until you start reading labels on store-bought options — fillers, binders, and additives like carrageenan have a way of sneaking into pre-made patties. Making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of what goes into every bite. Ground pork gets seasoned with sage, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of onion powder for that classic savory depth, with optional red pepper flakes and maple syrup if you want a little heat or a hint of sweetness. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, delivering deep golden-brown patties with a satisfying crust and juicy interior — no skillet splatter, no babysitting a pan. Flipping halfway through ensures even browning on both sides, and pulling them at an internal temperature of 160°F means they're perfectly cooked every time. These patties are genuinely better than anything you'd grab from the freezer aisle, and you know exactly what's in them.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, sage, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes and maple syrup if using. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 30 seconds — stop as soon as the mixture is uniform to keep the texture tender.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a round patty about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Slightly thinner edges help the patties cook evenly.
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