8 Minute Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Patties
One of the easiest air fryer recipes you’ll ever make!
8 Minute Easy Air fryer Breakfast Sausage Patties are a breakfast side dish you’ll want to make over and over again. Enjoy them for both breakfast and dinner!
To make a complete breakfast, pair air fryer sausage patties with Breakfast Potatoes and this delicious Onion and Bacon Quiche.
Original Recipe: January 2023 | Updated: August 2023
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My husband and son love breakfast! I have it down to a science and making air fryer sausage patties is one of my favorite ways to use the air fryer.
Why you’ll love making sausage patties in the air fryer
- It’s so quick and easy!
- There is no splattering grease like you will get from pan frying sausage on the stovetop.
- Outside of cleaning the bottom of the air fryer basket, there is no mess to clean up.
- The sausage is perfect for meal prep! Make the sausage ahead of time and you’ll be able to enjoy it on busy mornings all week long.
- Any extra fat ends up at the bottom of the air fryer basket instead of the sausage sitting in the grease. Remove the sausage from the basket and place on a paper towel to get rid of excess grease.
WHAT KIND OF SAUSAGE SHOULD I USE?
Breakfast Sausage
The fastest breakfast sausage to use is the kind that has already been seasoned, like R. B. Rice or Jimmy Dean sausage. These sausages have been seasoned with a blend of sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Italian sausage is not considered breakfast sausage.
Ground Pork
If you want to make homemade breakfast sausage patties use ground pork and add garlic powder, fennel seeds, paprika, sea salt and pepper.
Ingredients to make sausage patties in the air fryer
- Breakfast Sausage
- Optional – Maple Syrup
The detailed instructions for making breakfast in an air-fryer basket are below.
How to cook sausage patties in the air fryer
Step 1: For best results preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
Step 2: Divide sausage into 8 patties.
Step 3: Place raw sausage patties into the air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Flip sausage and cook an additional 3 minutes or until internal temperature is 160 degrees. Cook time can vary depending on the brand of air fryer you are using.
Step 5: Remove the fresh patties from the air fryer and enjoy!
How to store air fryer breakfast sausage
FRIDGE: To store your air fryer breakfast sausages, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
FREEZER: You can freeze the cooked sausage patties by placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container and storing them for up to 3 months.
REHEAT: To reheat, simply microwave until the sausage is warmed through, or place in the air fryer for 2 – 3 minutes.
Facts and Common Questions
Some possible substitutes for maple syrup include honey, brown sugar, or agave nectar. Depending on your tastes and dietary restrictions, you can use whichever sweetener you prefer!
The best way to tell if your sausage patties are done cooking is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees Fahrenheit, which indicates that they are fully cooked.
One of the easiest air fryer recipes you’ll ever make. Just 8-10 minutes with little to no mess!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place sausage onto a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes. Flip the sausage half way through.
Increase the cooking time from 8 minutes to up to 10 minutes if the sausage patties are frozen.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Sausage Patties
- For the tastiest results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer; having too many patties in the basket at once will result in uneven cooking. Plus, leaving space between sausages allows air to circulate all around for even frying and optimum deliciousness.
- Having patience is key; allow enough time for your sausages to cook to perfection in order to get the best results each and every time.
- If you want to cook air fryer breakfast sausage links, follow the same directions for patties below.
WAYS TO USE SAUSAGE PATTIES
Breakfast sausage in the air fryer is a versatile and delicious cooking option that can be used in a number of different ways.
- Perhaps the most popular way to enjoy air fryer sausage patties is as part of a hearty breakfast platter, alongside eggs, toast or waffles, and your favorite fruit or yogurt.
- For an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner, we love to cook breakfast sausage for dinner.
- Place the fresh sausage patties on English muffins to make a quick breakfast sandwich.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Patties
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage
- 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup Optional
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Divide sausage into 8 patties.
- Place patties into air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes.1 pound Breakfast Sausage
- Flip sausage and cook an additional 3 minutes or until internal temperature is 160 degrees. Cook time may vary depending up on size and thickness of patties.
- Baste patties with syrup before serving. Optional.2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
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Notes
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- For the tastiest results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer; having too many patties in the basket at once will result in uneven cooking.
- If you want to cook air fryer breakfast sausage links, follow the same directions for patties below.
