Pistachio 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 are the kind of thing that makes waking up early feel worth it. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, delivering that deep golden-brown crust without the splatter and mess of a stovetop skillet. Store-bought sausage can be a minefield of mystery seasonings and shared processing lines, so mixing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in. Ground pork comes together with pantry spices in about 30 seconds of hand-mixing, and a touch of maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness that balances the heat from the optional red pepper flakes beautifully. Pressing the patties to an even thickness with slightly thinner edges is a small trick that pays off big, keeping every bite consistently cooked through. Serve them straight off the plate while they're hot — they're that good.
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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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