Gut Friendly Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Mornings get a whole lot better when breakfast sausage is this easy and this clean. Store-bought sausage patties are notorious for sneaking in fillers, binders, and preservatives that can leave sensitive stomachs feeling off — this version skips all of that and lets simple, real ingredients do the work. Ground pork gets seasoned with sage, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of black pepper, creating that classic savory flavor without anything unnecessary along for the ride. A small drizzle of maple syrup is optional but adds just a whisper of sweetness that balances the spice beautifully. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, crisping the outside to a deep golden brown while keeping the inside juicy and tender — no oil-splattered stovetop required. Mixing only until the seasoning is just combined keeps the texture light rather than dense, which makes a real difference in how these sit after eating. Serve them straight from the basket and you've got a satisfying, gut-conscious breakfast that feels indulgent without the aftermath.
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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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