Wheat Free Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can be surprisingly tricky to source when you're avoiding wheat — fillers, binders, and flavor enhancers sneak into a lot of store-bought options. Making your own from scratch puts you completely in control, and this version uses nothing but ground pork and a punchy blend of sage, thyme, smoked paprika, and garlic to build serious flavor without a single grain in sight. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the savory spices with just enough sweetness to make these taste like the real deal. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, crisping up the edges to a deep golden brown while keeping the centers juicy — no greasy skillet required. Flipping halfway through ensures even cooking, and pulling them at an internal temperature of 160°F means they're perfectly safe and never dried out. Whether you're stacking them on eggs, tucking them into a rice wrap, or just eating them straight off the plate, these patties deliver a satisfying, fuss-free breakfast that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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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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