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Air fryer sausage patties are quick, easy, and turn out perfectly crisp on the outside while staying juicy in the middle. They’re my favorite way to add protein to breakfast without hovering over a hot pan.
“Making these patties in the air fryer is so fast and easy! And they come out really juicy too!”
-Becky
These sausage patties are simple to cook, whether you’re working with raw, frozen, or pre-cooked patties. No grease splatter, just a fast, mess free way to get breakfast on the table. Perfect for busy mornings or brunch with guests.
These pork sausage patties are just a small part of a delicious breakfast. You can also try these delicious recipes of air fryer chicken sausage, air fryer sausage links, air fryer Kiel Basa, or this delicious air fryer Italian sausage.
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Ingredients You Will Need
- Premade Raw Sausage Patties- like Bob Evans, Jimmy Deans, or Johnsonville
Recipe Variations
- Homemade Sausage Patties – Use ground pork or turkey and season with sage, fennel, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Spicy Patties – Add a few dashes of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños before air frying.
- Maple Patties – Drizzle maple syrup over cooked patties for a sweet and savory bite.
How to Make Air Fryer Sausage Patties
- Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F. Form the ground sausage into equal-sized patties and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Place the sausage patties in the preheated air fryer, in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking process, until an instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature reads 160°F. They should be golden brown and hot on the inside.
Expert Tips
- For raw sausage patties: Cook at 400 degrees F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check that internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
- For frozen pre-cooked patties: Cook at 380 degrees F (193°C) for 6–8 minutes, flipping once.
- For leftover/reheated patties: Heat at 350 degrees F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes until warmed through.
- Use a thermometer – Always check internal temps to ensure safety and juiciness.
- Flip for best texture – Flipping halfway through gives you a golden crust on both sides.
- Adjust time for patty size – Thicker patties may need up to 12 minutes.
Air Fryer Sausage Patties FAQs
Nope! Most sausage patties have enough fat to crisp up on their own. But you can lightly spray the basket if needed.
Use a meat thermometer and check for 160 degrees F (71°C) for pork and 165 degrees F (74°C) for turkey or reheated patties.
Yes! Shape your patties, then air fry at 380 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until they hit 160°F internally.
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Air Fryer Sausage Patties
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage, or pre-sliced sausage patties
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- Form the ground sausage into equal-sized patties and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with nonstick spray.
- Place the sausage patties in the preheated air fryer, in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking process, until an instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature reads 160°F. They should be golden brown and hot on the inside.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the basket – Air needs to circulate for even browning.
- Use a thermometer – Always check internal temps to ensure safety and juiciness.
- Flip for best texture – Flipping halfway through gives you a golden crust on both sides.
- Adjust time for patty size – Thicker patties may need up to 12 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
