Crispy Beef Breakfast Sausage Patties Air Fryer Recipe
This easy air fryer recipe is perfect for those following a strict or flexible carnivore diet. Made with simple ingredients and cooked in minutes, these beef sausage patties are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast option.
Air fryer (any size that accommodates a single layer of patties)
Ingredients
½lbground beef80% lean
½tspsalt
¼tspblack pepperoptional for flexible carnivore
¼tspgarlic powderoptional for flexible carnivore
1tbsptallow or clarified butterfor greasing
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Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
Prepare the sausage mixture: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and optional black pepper and garlic powder. Mix well.
Form the patties: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into small patties, about ½ inch thick.
Grease the air fryer basket: Lightly grease the basket with tallow or clarified butter to prevent sticking.
Cook the patties: Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve hot.
Notes
Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):
Spicy Sausage Patties: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture.
Cheesy Sausage Patties: Mix shredded cheese into the sausage mixture before forming the patties.