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4 Ingredient Air Fryer Sausage Rolls

These easy air fryer sausage rolls, made with buttery ready-rolled puff pastry and a delicious sausage meat and apple filling, are a beloved British snack. With just 4 ingredients and only 10 minutes needed in the air fryer, you can enjoy this classic tea time treat without much effort.
Course Baking
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 146kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Knife
  • Pastry Brush
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 375 g Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Sheet
  • 450 g Sausage Meat
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Sauce
  • 1 Egg beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400F).
  • Cut the puff pastry sheet into 3 equal horizontal slices (refer to photo above).
    375 g Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Sheet
  • Mix together the sausage meat and apple sauce and equally distribute it into the middle of each puff pastry slice.
    450 g Sausage Meat, 1 tablespoon Apple Sauce
  • Brush the egg wash along the bottom of each piece of puff pastry with a pastry brush, then fold the top edge of the pastry over to meet the bottom, encasing the sausage meat inside.
    1 Egg
  • Use a fork to seal the edges together then cut each long sausage roll into 8 smaller ones, so you end up with 24 mini sausage rolls in total.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a small slit in the top of each sausage roll and brush with egg wash.
  • Place the sausage rolls in the air fryer basket and air fry for 10-12 minutes (larger sausage rolls will need longer) until the pastry is golden and crispy.
    Pro Tip: Use a meat thermometer to make sure the centres of the sausage rolls have reached 75C (you only need to test one).
  • Cool on a wire rack for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Preheat your air fryer before baking the sausage rolls. This will help the pastry become crisp and flakey.
  • Allow the puff pastry to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before using it. If it’s too cold, it will break easily when unrolled.
  • Thoroughly brush each sausage roll in egg wash so they have an even golden colour when baked.
  • Make sure the sausage rolls are in a single layer in your air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to air fry them in 2 batches.
 
Variations:
  • Replace the apple sauce with caramelised onion chutney for a richer flavour.
  • Add a small handful of grated cheese (cheddar is best, but hard mozzarella would also work) to make sausage and cheese rolls.
  • Stir 1 teaspoon of wholegrain mustard or dijon mustard into the sausage meat for added flavour.
  • Add a sprinkling of poppy seeds to the top of each sausage roll, after they have been glazed with egg wash.
 
Storage:
Store - The cooked sausage rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat - The mini sausage rolls can be served cold, at room temperature, or hot. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes.
Freeze - The sausage rolls can be frozen unbaked or baked for up to 3 months. If freezing unbaked there is no need to defrost them before air frying. Just pop them straight into the air fryer and add a few minutes to the cooking time.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
4 Ingredient Air Fryer Sausage Rolls
Amount per Serving
Calories
146
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
161
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
59
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
24
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
4
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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