Mustard Free Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage is one of those morning staples that can be surprisingly tricky to make at home without reaching for a packet mix — and most pre-seasoned blends or store-bought patties sneak in mustard or mustard-derived ingredients you'd never expect. This version keeps things clean and completely in your control, built from ground pork and a confident lineup of sage, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of onion powder. The result is a deeply savory, warmly spiced patty with real breakfast-counter character. A small drizzle of maple syrup is optional but adds just enough sweetness to balance the smoky heat from the paprika and red pepper flakes. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, crisping the outside to a deep golden brown while keeping the inside juicy — no skillet splatter, no babysitting. Flipping halfway through ensures even browning, and pulling them at an internal temp of 160°F means they're perfectly cooked every single time. These patties are the kind of thing you'll want to batch-make and keep on hand for busy mornings.
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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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