AIR FRYER SAUSAGE ROLLS

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🌀 Air Fryer Sausage Rolls

🥐 Golden, Crispy & Juicy — in Less Time!

🍽️ Servings: 8 mini rolls (or 4 large)

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 10–15 min

✅ Can be made with pork, chicken, or veggie filling

🧾 Ingredients:

For the sausage filling:

  • ½ lb (225g) ground sausage meat (pork, chicken, turkey, or plant-based)

  • 1 small onion, finely minced (optional but adds flavor)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried sage or thyme

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • Optional: 1 tsp mustard or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth

For the pastry:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

  • Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the filling:

  • In a bowl, mix sausage meat with onion, garlic, herbs, and seasoning.

  • Mix well until combined. You can fry a small piece to taste-test the seasoning if desired.

2. Prepare the pastry:

  • Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle (if not pre-rolled).

  • Cut into 2 long strips (for large rolls) or 4 strips (for mini rolls).

3. Assemble:

  • Spoon the sausage mixture into a long log along one side of each strip.

  • Fold over the pastry and seal the edge with a fork.

  • Brush the top with beaten egg and slice into desired sizes (mini or large).

  • Chill for 10 minutes if you have time — it helps the pastry puff better!

4. Air fry:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

  • Place sausage rolls in the basket seam side down, leaving a little space between each one.

  • Air fry for 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown and sausage is fully cooked.
    (Exact time depends on size and your air fryer model.)

5. Serve:

  • Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.

  • Enjoy with ketchup, mustard, or HP sauce.

🔄 Variations:

  • 🧀 Add grated cheese to the sausage filling

  • 🌶️ Add a bit of hot sauce or chili flakes for a spicy kick

  • 🌱 Use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version

  • 🍏 Add grated apple for a slightly sweet-savory flavor (goes great with pork)

❓ Q&A: Air Fryer Sausage Rolls

🔸 Can I use pre-cooked sausage?

You can, but the texture and juiciness won’t be the same.
Raw ground sausage gives you that classic, juicy interior that cooks inside the pastry.

🔸 Can I make these ahead?

Yes!

  • Assemble and store uncooked sausage rolls in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

  • You can also freeze them raw and cook from frozen (just add 5 extra minutes in the air fryer).

🔸 How do I know the sausage is fully cooked?

Cut one open — the meat should be no longer pink, and the internal temperature should be at least 160°F (71°C) if you’re using pork.

🔸 Can I bake them instead?

Yes! Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

🔸 How long do leftovers last?

Store cooked sausage rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes until crispy again.

🔸 Can I make them gluten-free?

Yes! Use gluten-free puff pastry and a gluten-free sausage or filling (check labels).
Most major stores carry gluten-free pastry now.

🔸 What dips go well with sausage rolls?

  • Dijon or yellow mustard

  • Ketchup

  • Garlic aioli

  • BBQ sauce

  • Sweet chili sauce

  • Spicy mayo..

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