Walnut 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. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, circulating heat evenly so you get that deep golden-brown crust without standing over a greasy skillet. A touch of maple syrup in the mix adds just a whisper of sweetness that plays beautifully against the smoky, herby spice blend — it's completely optional, but highly recommended. Store-bought breakfast sausages can be a minefield of mystery seasonings and shared processing lines, so mixing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going into every bite. Ground pork, a handful of pantry spices, and about fifteen minutes of active effort are all it takes to put something genuinely satisfying on the table. These patties are equally at home tucked into a breakfast sandwich or served alongside scrambled eggs and toast for a no-fuss weekend spread.
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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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