Quick and Easy Air Fryer Frozen Breakfast Sausage Patties
Want to know how to cook frozen breakfast sausage patties quickly and easily with your air fryer? Here is the article for you. I detail how to cook up some delicious frozen sausage patties in less than 10 minutes.
Follow these simple steps and your air fryer will perfectly cook your frozen sausage patties in just a matter of minutes. All without the added fat and grease of traditional frying methods. Not only is the air fryer method a healthier option, it’s also a convenient and time-saving way to add sausage patties to your breakfast plate.
Keep reading to learn how to cook your frozen sausage patties to perfection in an air fryer. There is a recipe card for this easy recipe at the bottom of this article.
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Why cook frozen sausage patties in an air fryer?
Healthier – Air-fried sausage patties are healthier than those cooked via other frying methods, as no extra oil needs to be added. Excess fat drips to the bottom of the air fryer basket, so is not reabsorbed.
Quick & Easy – Using an air fryer is the best way to cook sausage patties on those busy mornings or when you want a quick meal. As air frying sausage patties from frozen only takes 7 minutes. You also don’t need to worry about regularly moving the sausage patties around a pan.
Easy clean up – By cooking the patties in an air fryer you will not need to worry about cleaning up fat splatters across your counter or stovetop.
No prep – There is also no need to thaw your frozen sausage patties. You can pop them into the pre-heated air fryer straight from the freezer.
How long does it take to air fry frozen sausage patties?
It takes 7 minutes in an air fryer preheated to 370 F (190 c) to cook frozen sausage patties. Use a digital meat thermometer to check they are cooked (160 F/71 c). Cook for an extra 2 minutes if needed.
How to cook frozen sausage patties in an air fryer
This is an easy air fryer recipe. Simply follow these detailed instructions to serve up juicy sausage patties in less than 10 minutes.
Step 1 – Pre-heat
Pre-heat the air fryer to 370 F (190 c).
Step 2 – Add the frozen sausage patties
You can add parchment paper, silicon liner, and oil to the basket if you wish, but you do not need to, as the patties tend not to stick to an air fryer basket with a non-stick coating.
Add the frozen patties to the air fryer basket. Organize them in a single layer with gaps between them, so as not to disrupt the cooking process.
Step 3 – Cook
Cook the sausage patties for 7 minutes at 370 F (190 c).
Step 4 – Turn
Halfway through the 7-minute cook time use tongs to turn the sausage patties.
Step 5 – Check
Once the sausage patties have cooked for 7 minutes, pull out the air fryer drawer and check the sausage patties have been cooked to your satisfaction. If they look as you would like, use a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the sausage patty is above 160 F (71 c).
If the internal temperature is not above 160 F (71 c) or you want your sausage patties to brown more. Put them back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes longer. Then check again.
Step 6 – Serve
Once your sausage patties are cooked to your preference, use tongs to remove them from the air fryer.
If you want to soak up any grease, place the cooked patties onto some sheets of paper towel and dab. With the grease removed, serve the patties as part of a delicious breakfast.
Top tips
For best results here are some helpful tips…
Single layer – Organize the patties in a single and even layer to ensure they cook evenly. Do not have them overlapping or on top of each other. Cook them in batches if cooking more patties than you can fit in your air fryer.
Turn – Halfway through the cooking time, turn the patties. This will ensure consistency in the texture of the cooked sausage patties.
Check – The first time you cook your sausage patties in an air fryer, check them as you reach the end of the cooking time. This is to stop them from being overcooked, as results vary depending on the model of the air fryer, You may find you can cook them in less time.
Serving suggestions
You cannot beat one or two sausage patties sandwiched between a lightly toasted and halved English muffin. Add cheese, a fried egg, and maybe some bacon with tomato or brown sauce added for good measure. The ultimate breakfast stack.
English muffins could be substituted for bread to make some breakfast sandwiches. The sausage patties could also be served on a plate along with some hash browns, eggs, and baked beans. As you can do with regular sausages.
Common questions
How do I store leftover cooked sausage patties?
If you have leftover patties, allow them to cool to room temperature. Once cooled put them in an airtight container or wrap them in foil. Then place the container or wrapped patties in the refrigerator.
Eat within three days of storing the patties.
How do I reheat leftover sausage patties?
You can reheat your stored patties individually for 30 seconds in the microwave. Or you could use your air fryer by cooking them for 3 minutes at 390 F (200 c).
Do I need to add oil?
Sausage patties contain enough fat, you will not need to add extra oil to stop them from sticking to the basket. If your air fryer basket is not non-stick or the non-stick properties have deteriorated. You can brush or spray a little oil onto the basket. This will reduce the chances of the patties sticking to the basket. This will help clean up.
Or use parchment paper or silicone air fryer liners.
How do I cook unfrozen fresh sausage patties?
You can cook fresh patties in an air fryer. The method is the same as it is for frozen sausage patties. You just need to vary the timings and temperature.
Air fry the patties for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 F (200 c).
Check the internal temperature of the patties before serving. If needed cook for longer. You may need to do this if you have homemade sausage patties. As homemade raw sausage patties are likely to be thicker than a store brand patty.
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Recipe card
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Frozen Breakfast Sausage Patties
Equipment
- 1 Kitchen tongs
- 1 Digital meat thermometer
- A couple of paper towels (optional)
Ingredients
- 3 Frozen sausage patties If you can fit more or fewer sausage patties in your air fryer, this recipe will work for as many as you can fit in.
Instructions
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 370 F (190 c).
- Add the frozen sausage patties.If you wish, add parchment paper, silicon liner, or oil to the basket. But you do not need to, as the patties tend not to stick to an air fryer basket with a non-stick coating. Add the frozen patties to the air fryer basket. Organize them in a single layer with gaps between them, so as not to disrupt the cooking process.
- Cook the sausage patties for 7 mins at 370F (190 c).
- Halfway through the 7-minute cook time use tongs to turn the sausage patties.
- Once the sausage patties have cooked for 7 minutes, pull out the air fryer drawer and check the sausage patties have been cooked to your satisfaction. If they look as you would like, use a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the sausage patty is above 160 F (71 c).If the internal temperature is not above 160 F (71 c) or you want your sausage patties to brown more. Put them back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes longer. Then check again.
- Once your sausage patties are cooked to your preference, use tongs to remove them from the air fryer.If you want to soak up any grease, place the cooked patties onto some sheets of paper towel and dab. With the grease removed, serve the patties as part of a delicious breakfast.
