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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes » Savory Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Published: Jan 4, 2021 · Modified: Jul 28, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    Turkey Breakfast Sausage - Air Fryer or Oven Method

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    Vertical collage images of two plates of Turkey Breakfast Sausages on a white plate with a fork.

    Cutting calories, but not flavor? Then this turkey breakfast sausage recipe is just what you need. Make it in an air fryer or oven. Your call.

    Vertical closeup image of air fryer Turkey Breakfast Sausage on a white plate with a hard boiled egg and some orange slices.

    I love breakfast sausage but not necessarily all the calories that go with it.

    This turkey breakfast sausage is still packed with tons of good sausage flavor (thanks to the seasonings), but at a fraction of the calories as traditional pork breakfast sausage.

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • How to make turkey breakfast sausage in the oven:
    • What is the proper internal temperature for ground turkey?
    • How long will these turkey breakfast sausages keep in the refrigerator?
    • Can turkey breakfast sausages be frozen?
    • Can this recipe be doubled for more sausages?
    • How to keep the ground turkey from sticking to your hands?
    • How to make turkey breakfast sausages (in an air fryer):
    • Additional air-fryer breakfast recipes:
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    A vertical closeup image of Turkey Breakfast Sausage patties on a blue plate with a title text overlay graphic in blue, white and brown.

    The ingredient list:

    • ground turkey
    • salt and pepper
    • fennel seed
    • ground sage
    • smoked paprika
    • garlic powder
    • red pepper flakes (optional)

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • air fryer or oven
    • baking pan (for air fryer or oven)
    • medium-size bowls
    • measuring spoons
    • instant-read thermometer

    How to make turkey breakfast sausage in the oven:

    The instructions are just the same as listed in the recipe card, only the cooking time will be longer.

    What is the proper internal temperature for ground turkey?

    165-degrees Fahrenheit.

    To check the doneness of these turkey sausages (whether done in an air fryer OR oven), stick an instant-read thermometer into the center of one of the sausages.

    If the internal temperature does not read 165-degrees, or the juices do not run clear, put the sausages back in to cook for an additional few minutes.

    A closeup vertical image of the inside of a Turkey Breakfast Sausage along with a hard cooked egg and an orange slice on an white plate.

    How long will these turkey breakfast sausages keep in the refrigerator?

    Once cooked, store the sausages in an air-tight container and they'll keep well for 5 - 6 days.

    Can turkey breakfast sausages be frozen?

    After cooking, yes!

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    Wrap the sausages well in freezer paper and then in a freezer zip-top bag or an air-tight freezer container.

    Turkey breakfast sausages can be frozen up to 2 - 3 months.

    Can this recipe be doubled for more sausages?

    Yes, easily.

    Just double the ingredients and you're good to go.

    You can also make the sausages bigger than what you see here in the photos. Just be aware that with bigger sausage patties the cooking times will increase as well.

    As long as you use an instant-read thermometer you'll know how long to cook your larger sausages until done in the center.

    A vertical collage of two images of Turkey Breakfast Sausages both on white plates with a fork and hard boiled eggs.

    How to keep the ground turkey from sticking to your hands?

    Using water on your hands will help keep the turkey from sticking to your fingers and make it much easier to form the sausages.

    How to make turkey breakfast sausages (in an air fryer):

    • Place the ground turkey in a bowl and add the salt, pepper, fennel seed, ground sage, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
    • Mix until all the ingredients are incorporated.
    • Using water on your hands, the ground turkey into small patties (approximately 1½ tablespoon per patty) and place onto an air-fryer baking sheet.
    • Set the temperature to 350-degrees and cook for 12-13 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 165-degrees Fahrenheit.

    Additional air-fryer breakfast recipes:

    Don't let the title mislead you. What I'm calling Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs aren't boiled at all. They're cooked in the air fryer, and they couldn't be easier to make, or more perfect!

    Skip the drive-through and make your own Copycat Egg McMuffin at home in your air fryer (or skillet). You'll be glad you did!

    Step away from the stovetop with this fast and cool cooking method. Follow along as I show you my easy method for How to Fry Eggs in an Air Fryer.

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    Air Fryer Turkey Breakfast Sausages on a white plate along with a hard boiled egg and orange slices.

    Turkey Breakfast Sausage - Air Fryer or Oven Method

    Renee Goerger
    Cutting calories, but not flavor? Then this turkey breakfast sausage recipe is just what you need. Make it in an air fryer or oven. Your call.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 13 minutes mins
    Total Time 18 minutes mins
    Course air fryer breakfast, Breakfast and Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 13 patties
    Calories 91 kcal

    Equipment

    • air fryer
    • Mixing Bowls
    • measuring cups and spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
    • ½ teaspoon ground sage
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powdeer
    • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Place all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well to combine.
    • Wet hands with water and form the ground turkey mixture into 12-13 small patties (approximately 1½ tablespoons, each).
    • Place the patties on an air fryer baking sheet and cook for 12-13 minutes at 350-degrees (or until an instant-read thermometer reached 165-degrees when inserted into the center of a sausage.
    • OR place the patties onto a baking sheet and cook in a preheated (350-degree) oven until the sausages reach an internal temperature of 165-degrees F when inserted into the center of a sausage.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 91kcalProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 193mg

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's healthy and fit, lower-calorie recipe for Turkey Breakfast Sausage (made in an air fryer or oven) as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

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    1. Renée says

      July 28, 2023 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      These are the perfect breakfast sausage for when you're counting calories. You'll never miss the pork because the flavor is spot on!!

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    2. Natasha says

      April 06, 2021 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      I had made these breakfast sausage and even though I had to substitute some ingredients because I just didn’t have it, it was still delicious and I can’t wait to cook it for my family soon.

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      • Renée says

        April 06, 2021 at 11:42 am

        Awesome to hear, Natasha!
        Thanks for letting me know, and for the 5-star rating!
        Take good care,
        Renee

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