• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About Me
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure
  • Recipes
  • Kitchen Music
  • Travel
  • SUBSCRIBE

Foodtastic Mom logo

Home » Recipes » air fryer » Breakfast Sausage in Air Fryer

July 5, 2022

Breakfast Sausage in Air Fryer

Pin
Share
Tweet
Jump to Recipe
Breakfast Sausage in Air Fryer | Foodtastic Mom #airfryerrecipes #breakfastsausageinairfryer via @foodtasticmom

Breakfast sausage in the air fryer is low in fat and high in protein. It’s the starting point for so many different breakfast options. 

air fryer breakfast sausage plated with a slice of avocado toast and grapefruit slices
Pinterest Save

Have you ever noticed how many types of breakfast sausage there are? It’s obviously a popular breakfast choice. If I listed the brands, types and ways you could serve breakfast sausage, I think I might sound like Bubba from the movie Forrest Gump. Talking about all the ways you can serve and eat shrimp.

My personal favorite type of breakfast sausage is the frozen link variety. Mainly because there are so many “healthier” varieties now. But I always used to microwave them. And then brown them on my stovetop in a pan with some butter because that made them taste better. Obviously cooking them in the air fryer is the better choice.

taking a bite of air fryer breakfast sausage

Why cook breakfast sausage in the air fryer?

Air fryers are a one stop shop for cooking breakfast sausage. No added butter or oil. The air fryer makes any type of breakfast sausage juicy on the inside and perfectly browned on the outside. Plus no mess of splattered grease on your stovetop! My basket style air fryer contains the mess. And I can just toss it in my dishwasher when I am finished for a simple clean-up! This is such an easy air fryer recipe with so many possibilities…

plated breakfast sausage patties cooked perfectly in the air fryer

What types of breakfast sausage can you cook in the air fryer?

Literally all of them. Pictured are just three types I have tried. But any brand (Applegate, Brown ‘N Serve, Bob Evans, Jimmy Dean, Kroger, Johnsonville, etc.) will cook beautifully in your air fryer. Also any variety – pork, turkey or chicken, fresh or frozen, links or patties. The only type I haven’t tried yet is meat-alternative breakfast sausage. If YOU have tried them, please let me know what your experience has been in the comments!

showing packages of the different brands of breakfast sausage, both patties and links

How to cook frozen sausage links in an air fryer

This variety is my personal favorite. I am partial to both the Brown ‘N Serve Turkey Frozen Sausage Links and the Applegate Chicken & Maple Sausage. I like the texture and flavor of both. Plus I know I’m saving some fat and calories with these choices.

Place the links in the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. Air fry them at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. There is no need to flip them. These directions work for raw sausage links (not just pre-cooked) as well.

how to cook frozen breakfast sausage links in the air fryer

How to cook raw sausage patties in your air fryer

Place the breakfast sausage patties in your air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook the sausage at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. Since you are cooking the sausage from raw, it is important to check their internal temperature with a meat thermometer before eating. Breakfast sausage is safe to eat once it reaches a minimum temperature of 160 degrees F.

how to cook raw breakfast sausage patties in the air fryer

Serving Suggestions

  • As pictured, with a slice of avocado toast and grapefruit sections
  • With your favorite eggs – fried, poached, scrambled, or folded into an omelette
  • With pancakes and a side of breakfast potatoes
  • Sausage Breakfast Casserole
  • French Toast Roll Ups
  • Breakfast Taquitos
  • Air Fryer French Toast
  • Buttermilk French Toast
  • Grandmother’s Toad in a Hole
  • Sausage Pancake Muffins

air fryer breakfast sausage links

What’s the difference between breakfast sausage and ground pork?

Seasoning and flavor is the main difference. Ground pork is just pork that is ground up … like beef. It’s not seasoned. Breakfast sausage is often made with seasoned ground pork, but now is often found made with ground turkey or chicken instead. The most commonly used spices and flavorings for breakfast sausage are salt and black pepper, thyme, sage, maple syrup, paprika and cayenne pepper.

Storage Directions

Store cooked/air fried breakfast sausage in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to one month.

Kitchen Tools for making this recipe

  • These directions will work with any type of air fryer. I use a Philips XXL Air Fryer to test all of my recipes.
  • Always use a digital meat thermometer to check the temperature of meat that has been cooked from raw before eating.
  • Use metal tongs to remove the cooked breakfast sausages from your air fryer.

More Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air Fryer Ham Steaks
  • Air Fried Cinnamon Rolls
  • Frozen Biscuits in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Quiche
  • Air Fried Bread Pudding
Breakfast Sausage in Air Fryer | Foodtastic Mom #airfryerrecipes #breakfastsausageinairfryer
Print Pin
5 from 9 votes

Breakfast Sausage in Air Fryer

Breakfast sausage in the air fryer is low in fat and high in protein. It's the starting point for so many different breakfast options. 
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer breakfast sausage, air fryer sausage links, air fryer sausage patties, breakfast sausage in air fryer, breakfast sausage in the air fryer
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 100kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 15 frozen sausage links nutritional information is for Brown 'N Serve Breakfast Turkey Sausage

Instructions

  • Place the frozen sausage links in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer.
  • These instructions will also work for any type of breakfast sausage - frozen raw sausage links, fresh raw sausage links, or fresh raw sausage patties.
  • There is no need to preheat your air fryer.
  • Also, please do not spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray - this will damage the non-stick coating in your air fryer.
  • Cook the frozen sausage links at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until nice and browned.
  • If cooking sausage from raw (that is NOT pre-cooked) always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer!
  • Sausage is safe to eat once it has reached a minimum of 160 degrees F.
  • If cooking raw sausage PATTIES, I do like to flip the sausages about halfway through cooking time - to ensure it is more evenly browned.
  • It is not necessary to flip sausage LINKS.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 120mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Foodtastic Mom is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Any highlighted, clickable Amazon link you see is an affiliate link that I may earn advertising fees on.

Thank you so much for being a faithful reader and supporter of Foodtastic Mom. Be sure to PIN and print this recipe!

Breakfast Sausage in Air Fryer | Foodtastic Mom #airfryerrecipes #breakfastsausageinairfryer

Pinterest

Pin
Share
Tweet

Found In: air fryer, breakfast

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Charla says

    July 06, 2022 at 1:42 am

    5 stars
    I’m saving this recipe for my sister in law as I know she will love this recipe, thank you!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 27, 2022 at 11:22 am

      Great! Thanks for passing this recipe along!

      Reply
  2. Ieva says

    July 06, 2022 at 3:27 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for all the tips and tricks! Lovely and easy way to cook them for breakfast!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 06, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  3. Mahy says

    July 06, 2022 at 5:18 am

    5 stars
    The sausage to fight for lol I mean, it is such a great start to a day. Yummy, too!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 06, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      It’s an easy way to add some protein to your breakfast for sure. Definitely delicious and my favorite part… simple to clean up!

      Reply
  4. Dionne says

    July 06, 2022 at 5:26 am

    5 stars
    Air fryer makes everything so easy. And this sausage recipe… oh wow. I just love how you made it!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 27, 2022 at 11:22 am

      It really does. I would be lost without my air fryer now!

      Reply
  5. Tavo says

    July 07, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    Great tips! My sausages came out fantastically! thanks!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 27, 2022 at 11:21 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  6. Janie says

    July 07, 2022 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love making breakfast sausage from the airfryer! I like the round ones cause I stuff them into some dinner rolls and make them as a breakfast sandwich.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 27, 2022 at 11:21 am

      Yes! They are perfect for breakfast sandwiches.

      Reply
  7. Jamie says

    July 07, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is a delicious, satisfying breakfast and I love how I can make it in the air fryer. It definitely saves me time in the morning!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 11, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      I love what a time-saving tool the air fryer is. I use it way more than my microwave! Thanks for the positive review!

      Reply
  8. Dana says

    July 07, 2022 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    Love the idea of doing breakfast sausages in the air fryer! Is there anything that gadget can’t do?

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 07, 2022 at 11:34 pm

      I have not found one type of food, yet, that I can’t cook in my air fryer! LOL

      Reply
  9. Tara says

    July 08, 2022 at 2:44 am

    5 stars
    Wow, I can’t believe how easy this is! Sometimes they come out too greasy but not this version.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 08, 2022 at 1:04 pm

      Yes, the air fryer helps some of the grease to drain away. So glad you liked fixing it this way!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

About Foodtastic Mom

jill
My name is Jill and I share simple and delicious, family-friendly recipes. I want you to feel super in YOUR kitchen!

Most Popular Recipes

clubhouse sandwich plated with potato chips and dill pickle spear
Crock Pot Frozen Turkey Breast | Foodtastic Mom #crockpotturkeybreast #crockpotrecipes #howtocookfrozenturkeybreast
holding a perfect old fashioned cocktail
Ultimate Pizza Dip | Foodtastic Mom #pizzadip #slowcookerpizzadip #crockpotpizzadip
a bowl full of cooked, shredded chicken breast, cooked in the Crock-Pot
Air Fryer Apples | Foodtastic Mom #airfryerrecipes #airfryerapples #applerecipes
simply delicious chicken and dumplings overhead view in bowl
French Strawberry Cake | Foodtastic Mom #frenchstrawberrycake #cakerecipes #strawberrycake
Sign up for FREE recipes straight to your INBOX!

SUBSCRIBE

© 2023 Foodtastic Mom • Privacy Policy