Dairy Free Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast sausage this good is on the table. Ground pork gets seasoned with sage, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of onion powder, creating that classic savory-spiced flavor you want from a proper breakfast patty. A hint of maple syrup and optional red pepper flakes let you dial the sweetness and heat exactly to your liking. Store-bought sausage is a surprisingly common source of hidden dairy — fillers, binders, and flavor enhancers can sneak in where you least expect them — so mixing your own from scratch puts you fully in control. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, delivering deep golden-brown patties with a satisfying crust and juicy interior without any fuss or extra fat in the pan. Flipping halfway through ensures even browning on both sides, and pulling them at 160°F means they're perfectly cooked every time. Serve them straight off the plate alongside eggs or tucked into a breakfast sandwich for a morning that feels indulgent without any compromise.
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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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