This Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage is here to save your morning. No thawing, no waiting—just toss those frozen patties or links in and let the air fryer work its magic. Air fry sausage patties are perfect for meal prep or when you’re too busy for kitchen nonsense—quick, hearty, and effortlessly delicious!
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These Air Fryer Sausage Patties are a game-changer for breakfast lovers. It's such an easy way to enjoy breakfast without the hassle of prepping and cleaning up. Plus, they’re a healthier option for traditional fried sausages.
The air fryer does a great job of making them crispy on the outside while keeping them juicy and tender on the inside. These juicy air fry sausage patties go well with a lot of breakfast staples too, such as eggs, pancakes, waffles, and toast!
If you love this easy air fryer recipe, then you need to check out other easy breakfast dishes such as Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats, Filipino Garlic Fried Rice, and Egg Salad with Cottage Cheese.
Why you will love this air fryer breakfast sausages!
- Zero Prep Time: No need to defrost or prep — just grab those frozen sausage patties or links, and the air fryer does the rest. Perfect for busy mornings!
- Meal Prep Hero: Cook up a batch in one go, and you’ll have breakfast covered for the week. Definitely one of our favorite breakfast food because it's packed with protein!
- Crispy, Delicious, and Fast: The air fryer gives your delicious breakfast sausage that perfect crisp in record time. Max of 12 minutes cooking time from frozen.
Jump to:
- Why you will love this air fryer breakfast sausages!
- Here’s what you need
- How to make air fry sausage patties
- Substitutions
- Equipment
- 9 Kitchen Essentials
- How to store and reheat Air Fryer Sausage Patties
- Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage - FAQs
- Related
- How to serve Breakfast Sausages
- Don't miss out!
- Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
- Food safety
Here’s what you need
- Frozen sausage patties or links (no need to thaw!)
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make air fry sausage patties
Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage is easy to make, here are my step-by-step instructions.
- Step 1: Cut
- Step 2: Air fry
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2-3 minutes.
Assemble: Arrange the frozen sausage patties or links in a single layer in the air fryer basket. (No overcrowding!)
Air Fry Sausages: Air Fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sausages are fully cooked and golden brown.
Serve: Serve and enjoy! Pair with eggs, toast, or any breakfast favorite for a quick, hearty meal.
Substitutions
- Frozen sausage patties or links: Any kind of sausage will do. You can use anything from pork and chicken sausage to Italian sausage. You can even make homemade breakfast sausage by grinding the meat and adding your own spices.
Equipment
This Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage is easy to make, here are a few things that will make it easier for you.
- Air fryer
- Knife
- Cutting board
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9 Kitchen Essentials
life-changing tools that will make your time easier in the kitchen!
How to store and reheat Air Fryer Sausage Patties
To store air fryer breakfast sausage links, let them cool completely, then place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, the easiest way is to either air fry them again or pan fry with a little bit of butter or oil.
Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage - FAQs
The exact cook time depends on the size and thickness of the sausages, but generally, thicker sausages take anywhere from 10-12 minutes to fully cook (8-10 minutes for smaller ones). The best way to check for doneness is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 160°F for pork sausages or 165°F for turkey or chicken sausages.
If you're frying breakfast sausages on the stove top, aim to heat the oil to medium heat (around 350°F or 176°C). If you don't want to add oil, the air fryer method is an excellent choice. Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for a couple of minutes before lining in a single layer in your air fryer.
The best part about air fryer recipes is that you don’t need extra oil! The air fryer uses circulating hot air to cook the food, which results in a crispy exterior and juicy interior, without the need for added fat or oil.
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How to serve Breakfast Sausages
As a busy mom, I tend to keep things simple forbreakfast. Here are some ideas for Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage:
- Eggs
- Bacon
- Toast
- Hash browns
- English muffin
- Egg casserole
- Breakfast bell peppers
- French toast casserole
- Side of fruit
Don't miss out!
Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Say goodbye to the breakfast struggle! This Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage is here to save your morning. No thawing, no waiting—just toss those frozen patties or links in and let the air fryer work its magic. Perfect for meal prep or when you’re too busy for kitchen nonsense—quick, hearty, and effortlessly delicious!
Ingredients
Frozen sausage patties or links (no need to thaw!)
Instructions
1. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2-3 minutes.
2. Assemble: Arrange the frozen sausage patties or links in a single layer in the air fryer basket. (No overcrowding!)
3. Air Fry Sausages: Air Fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sausages are fully cooked and browned to your liking.
4. Serve: Serve and enjoy! Pair with eggs, toast, or any breakfast favorite for a quick, hearty meal.
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 160 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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