Sesame 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 everything you want from a morning sausage. Store-bought versions can be a minefield — many commercial sausages sneak in unexpected additives or are processed on shared lines — so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. Ground pork gets mixed with pantry spices and an optional hit of maple syrup for a subtle sweetness that balances the smoky, savory notes beautifully. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, circulating heat around each patty so you get that deep golden crust without standing over a greasy skillet. Flipping halfway through ensures even browning, and pulling them at an internal temp of 160°F means they're perfectly cooked every time. These patties are genuinely hard to stop eating straight off the plate, but they're equally great tucked into a biscuit or alongside scrambled eggs.
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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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