Hazelnut Free Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle, and seasoned with a warm blend of sage, thyme, smoked paprika, and garlic, these breakfast patties deliver serious morning energy. Store-bought sausages can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts — shared production lines and vague "natural flavors" on labels make it hard to feel confident about what you're actually eating. Making your own from scratch means you control every single ingredient, and this recipe keeps things refreshingly simple. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, circulating heat evenly so you get that deep golden crust without standing over a greasy skillet. A touch of maple syrup in the mix adds just a whisper of sweetness that balances the smoky, savory spices beautifully. Eight patties come together fast, and they go from bowl to basket to table with minimal cleanup and maximum payoff.
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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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