Crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle, and seasoned with a warm blend of sage, thyme, smoked paprika, and garlic, these breakfast sausage patties are the kind of morning staple that makes you actually want to get out of bed. Store-bought sausage can be a minefield when you're avoiding grain-based fillers and binders — many commercial brands sneak in cereal grains as extenders or use shared processing lines. This recipe keeps things clean and simple: pure ground pork, a handful of pantry spices, and nothing else that doesn't belong. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of red pepper flakes are optional add-ins that take the flavor from great to genuinely craveable. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, delivering a deep golden sear without any fuss or splattered stovetop grease. Flipping the patties halfway through ensures even browning, and pulling them at an internal temp of 160°F means they're perfectly cooked every single time. Serve them straight from the basket while they're hot and you've got a breakfast worth repeating all week.
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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.
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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