Breakfast sausage patties made from scratch are one of those small-effort, big-reward moves that completely elevate a morning meal. Ground pork gets seasoned with sage, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes — and a touch of maple syrup can round it all out with just the right amount of sweetness. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, crisping up the edges to a deep golden brown while keeping the inside juicy and tender. Pre-packaged sausage products can be surprisingly tricky to vet, with spice blends and fillers that aren't always clearly labeled — making this homemade version a genuinely reassuring alternative. Every single ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to source, so you know exactly what's going into each patty. Eight portions come together quickly, and since the seasoning is mixed by hand just until uniform, the texture stays satisfyingly meaty rather than dense. Serve them straight off the plate while they're hot and crackling from the basket.
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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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