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High-Protein Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Delicious High-Protein Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Made Easy

This High-Protein Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage recipe offers 20 grams of protein per serving and is quick to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Pork can substitute with lean turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour can substitute with breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground pork (or turkey), garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, egg, and almond flour. Mix everything thoroughly until well blended.
  2. With clean hands, form the mixture into uniform patties, about 2-3 inches wide. Allow them to rest briefly.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 5 minutes.
  4. Carefully place the shaped patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Check the internal temperature; it should read at least 165°F. If needed, cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove the patties and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These sausage patties can be customized with various herbs and spices according to preference.

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