This Venison Breakfast Sausage recipe combines ground venison and pork with sage, thyme, and a hint of maple syrup for a savory, high protein breakfast. Cooked in the air fryer, these sausage patties are perfectly browned on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Whenever I have ground venison in my freezer, breakfast is one of my favorite ways to use it. These sausages remind me of weekend mornings with a hot cup of coffee and a stack of pancakes to go alongside.
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Why You'll Love Venison Breakfast Sausage
Freezer-friendly: Shape and freeze patties for a quick weekday breakfast.
Juicy and flavorful: Pork adds fat with herbs and syrup bring balanced flavor.
Good source of protein: one serving of breakfast sausage has 21g of protein!
Key Ingredients
Ground Venison: Lean and high in protein; great base for homemade sausage.
Ground Pork: Adds fat and moisture to balance out the lean venison.
Fresh Sage & Thyme: Bring earthy, savory flavor to the sausage.
Maple Syrup: Adds a hint of sweetness.
Ingredient Substitutions
Use all ground venison and add 2 tablespoons duck fat if you don't have pork.
Swap fresh herbs for ½ teaspoon dried thyme and 1 teaspoon rubbed sage.
Make it low carb and substitute maple syrup with sugar-free maple syrup.
Variations
- Stir in 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds for a traditional sausage flavor.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes if you want a spicy-sweet sausage.
- Use store-bought ground pork sausage instead of ground pork for more sausage flavor.
Top Tips
- Use the air fryer for best results. No flipping required!
- Chill the patties before cooking to help them hold their shape.
- Don't overcook, check at 8 minutes for doneness and avoid drying them out.
Storage
Store cooked patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze raw or cooked sausage patties in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Serve With...
These breakfast sausage patties are perfect with a next to a stack of fluffy blueberry pancakes, waffles, or tucked into a Sausage, Egg & Cheese sandwich on your favorite bagel.
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Venison Breakfast Sausage - Air Fryer Recipe
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Ingredients
- ¾ pound ground venison
- 6 ounces ground pork
- 7 leaves fresh sage minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground venison, pork sage, thyme, syrup, and salt.
- Using a large cookie scoop (¼ cup size) scoop 10 equal-sized meatballs and shape into patty form.
- Place venison breakfast sausage patties in the air fryer, and cook at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or until internal temperature is at 145 degrees.
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