Get ready to revolutionize your breakfast game with the most unexpectedly delicious morning treat you never knew you needed! Imagine biting into a juicy sausage patty that bursts with the sweet-savory magic of fresh blueberries, cooked to crispy perfection in your air fryer. These Blueberry Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Patties are about to become your new morning obsession – a recipe that combines the hearty comfort of homemade sausage with a surprising fruity twist that will make your taste buds dance with excitement!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork or turkey
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork (or turkey) with finely chopped fresh blueberries, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently form the meat mixture into 8 equal-sized thin patties, approximately 3-4 inches in diameter. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C). Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully place the sausage patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Cook the patties for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for ground pork or 165°F (74°C) for ground turkey for food safety.
- Once cooked, remove patties from the air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve hot with your favorite breakfast sides.
Tips
- Chop the blueberries finely to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the meat mixture.
- When forming patties, keep them uniform in size for consistent cooking.
- Don't skip the center indentation – this prevents the patties from puffing up and ensures even cooking.
- If using turkey, be extra careful not to overcook, as it can dry out more quickly than pork.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature for perfect food safety and doneness.
- If cooking in batches, keep cooked patties warm in a low-temperature oven while finishing the remaining patties.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a touch of maple syrup to the meat mixture or as a light glaze after cooking.
- Let the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain maximum juiciness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
