Sausage rolls get their origins in the UK, but they’ve become popular all over nowadays. Akin to pigs in a blanket, these warm rolls are perfect for an appetizer, snack, or light meal. Making homemade air fryer sausage rolls wrapped in puff pastry is so easy, you’ll want them every week!
With just 3 required ingredients and a minimal amount of work involved, these homemade air fryer sausage rolls are so easy to throw together. They’re perfect for watching the game, but also lovely as a meal or snack.
They even freeze well, if you’d like to prep them ahead of time and cook them later!
You can enjoy them as a whole pocket sandwich, or cut the rolls into smaller bite-sized pieces. Either way, they’re delicious! Plus, you can add other seasonings or sauces for variations to please your whole crew.
13 Ounce package puff pastry dough (defrosted if frozen)
½ Pound pork sausage (bulk or links)
1 Large egg, whisked
1 tsp seasoning for top (optional)
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations
Either refrigerated or frozen puff pastry is fine. This recipe easily doubles if you want to use a larger package. You can also substitute pie crust or pizza dough if preferred
Traditionally, this recipe is made with thin (hot dog like) link sausage with the casing removed. However, bulk that’s rolled into a log is also fine as it can be tricky to find the links in the US
I typically use pre-seasoned pork sausages, like sweet Italian sausage for flavor. You could also swap in breakfast sausage for a tasty start to your day!
If you don’t want pork, substitute in any other sausage, such as chicken apple sausage, vegetarian sausage, or your favorite homemade sausage. They’re all great!
While not traditional, adding some spicy brown mustard to the puff pastry under the sausage adds a nice variation. Alternatively, you can always serve on the side for dipping!
Topping variation: Feel free to sprinkle some sesame seeds or everything seasoning on top of the rolls after egg washing (but before cooking) if you like
How to Cook Sausage Rolls in Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400℉ (200℃)
Lay your puff pastry out flat. Rolling it out a bit makes it easier to work with, if you’re able to
Cut the puff pastry sheet lengthwise into two equal sections
Split the sausage into two equal portions, then line the center of each puff pastry sheet with an approximately 1” wide strip of sausage
Fold the pastry dough over top of the sausage, pinching to seal the edges together
Flip the pastry dough over so the seam is on the bottom, giving it a press so it lays flat
Using a sharp knife, score the dough about 8 times to create vents
If desired, cut the rolls into smaller pieces (or to help them fit in your air fryer). I’ve done about 2” pieces to create smaller bites, but feel free to leave them as long as you like
Brush the tops of the pastry with egg wash using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything seasoning here if you want (optional)
Place the sausage rolls into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, allowing air space between them
Air fry for 10-15 minutes at 400℉ (200℃), or until the pastry is browned and the sausage is cooked through and reads at least 160℉
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them on their own!
How Long Does a Sausage Roll Take in an Air Fryer?
A sausage roll takes between 10-15 minutes in an air fryer, depending on the size and thickness of the roll.
This also assumes you’re cooking from a fresh, non-frozen state and are not reheating either.
Can I Cook Frozen Sausage Rolls in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can cook frozen sausage rolls in an air fryer. They do not need to be defrosted ahead of time.
Cooking from frozen adds about 5 minutes to the required cooking time versus fresh.
How Long to Reheat Sausage Rolls in an Air Fryer?
To reheat sausage rolls that were previously cooked, heat in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes at 350°F.
If your rolls are very large or thick, they may need an extra minute or two.
Recipe Pro Tips
There’s no need to flip the rolls during cooking. After all, you don’t want your egg wash or seasonings getting ruined
Make sure to leave space between each roll, as the puff pastry will rise during cooking. If they’re clumped together, they’ll bake into one another
My sausage rolls were perfectly cooked after exactly 10 minutes in a Ninja Dual Zone air fryer with eight 2” rolls in each basket. Other sizes of rolls and different air fryers may vary slightly
These homemade air fryer sausage rolls in puff pastry are so easy to make. They’re a comforting and delicious appetizer, snack, or meal. Pair with some of your favorite sides to make it a little heartier!
You can use your favorite sausages and tweak the recipe to make it your own. Since you can make it ahead of time and freeze them, it’s an easy way to get the prep work done and enjoy more time hanging out with your friends and family.
Alternatively, check out these Air Fryer Frozen Pigs in a Blanket which are a similar type of food with no prep at all involved. Well, except possibly having to preheat your air fryer that is.
Easy Homemade Air Fryer Sausage Rolls in Puff Pastry
These easy homemade air fryer sausage rolls wrapped in flaky puff pastry have only 3 required ingredients. They’re a perfect snack or appetizer anytime!
13Ouncepackage puff pastry dough(defrosted if frozen)
½Poundpork sausage(bulk or links)
1Largeeggwhisked
1Tspeverything but the bagel seasoning(optional)
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 400℉ (200℃)
Lay your puff pastry out flat (feel free to roll it a bit if need be to get it to lay flat)
13 Ounce package puff pastry dough
Cut the puff pastry sheet lengthwise into two equal sections
Split the sausage into two equal portions, then line the center of each puff pastry sheet with an approximately 1” wide strip of sausage
½ Pound pork sausage
Fold the pastry dough over top of the sausage, pinching to seal the edges together
Flip the pastry dough over so the seam is on the bottom, giving it a press so it lays flat
Using a sharp knife, score the dough of each roll about 8 times to create vents
If desired, cut the rolls into smaller pieces (or to help them fit in your air fryer). I’ve done about 2” pieces to create smaller appetizer bites, but feel free to leave them as long as you like
Brush the tops of the pastry with egg wash using a pastry brush. Then, sprinkle on everything seasoning (optional)
1 Large egg, 1 Tsp everything but the bagel seasoning
Place the sausage rolls into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, allowing air space between them
Air fry for 10-15 minutes at 400℉ (200℃), or until the pastry is browned and the sausage is cooked through and reads at least 160℉
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them on their own!
Notes
Either refrigerated or frozen puff pastry is fine. This recipe easily doubles if you want to use a larger package. You can also substitute pie crust or pizza dough if preferred
Traditionally, this recipe is made with thin (hot dog like) link sausage with the casing removed. However, bulk that’s rolled into a log is also fine as it can be tricky to find the links in the US
I typically use pre-seasoned pork sausages, like sweet Italian sausage for flavor. You could also swap in breakfast sausage for a tasty start to your day!
If you don’t want pork, substitute in any other sausage, such as chicken apple sausage, vegetarian sausage, or your favorite homemade sausage. They’re all great! Note that chicken and turkey sausages should be cooked to 165℉ instead
While not traditional, adding some spicy brown mustard to the puff pastry under the sausage adds a nice variation. Alternatively, you can always serve on the side for dipping!
You can omit the everything seasoning, or change it out for sesame seeds, poppy seeds, minced dried garlic, or anything else you’d like!
There’s no need to flip the rolls during cooking. After all, you don’t want your egg wash or seasonings getting ruined
Make sure to leave space between each roll, as the puff pastry will rise during cooking. If they’re clumped together, they’ll bake into one another
My sausage rolls were perfectly cooked after exactly 10 minutes in a Ninja Dual Zone air fryer with eight 2” rolls in each basket. Other sizes of rolls and different air fryers may vary slightly
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, and substitutions or additions, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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