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Air fryer sausage plait.
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Air Fryer Sausage Plait

Whip up this tasty air fryer sausage plait recipe for lunch or dinner using just a few simple ingredients! Moist and juicy sausage meat wrapped in a crisp golden puff pastry lattice! What's not to love?
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine British
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 794kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 400 g Sausage Meat
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Dried Breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon Thyme
  • 320 g Ready Rolled Puff Pastry
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Egg beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 180℃ (350℉) and line a baking tray (that will fit in your air fryer) with baking paper.
  • Place the sausage meat, apple sauce, thyme, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl and mix with a spoon.
    400 g Sausage Meat, 1 tablespoon Apple Sauce, 2 tablespoon Dried Breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon Thyme
  • Unroll the sheet of puff pastry on a board and cut it in half leaving two smaller rectangles (as shown in the photo above).
    320 g Ready Rolled Puff Pastry
  • Divide the sausage meat mixture into two and place down the middle of each piece of pastry, allowing a gap of 2cm at the top and bottom.
  • With a sharp knife cut the pastry at a diaganal (as shown above) The strips should be 3-4 cm wide. Then cut a straight line at the top and the bottom of the pastry from the outer edge of the pastry to where the sausage meat starts, leaving a small square at each end which you can fold up on top of the sausage meat.
  • Lay the pastry strips over the filling in a lattice (criss cross) pattern.
  • Place the two sausage plaits on a baking tray. Brush with the egg wash and scatter over the sesame seeds.
    1 Egg, 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • Air fry for 20-25 minutes at 180°C (350°F).

Notes

Top Tips:
  • Take the pastry out of the fridge 5 minutes before starting the recipe.
  • The lattice top isn’t just for looks; it helps the pastry cook evenly while allowing steam to escape from the sausage meat. Take your time to cut even strips and weave them carefully for a beautiful finish.
  • Brushing your pastry with an egg wash before baking will give it a beautiful golden shine and add an extra layer of crispness.
  • Just like an oven, preheating your air fryer ensures that your sausage plait starts cooking at the right temperature from the moment it goes in, leading to better texture and even cooking.
 
Storage:
Store - The air fryer plait is best eaten fresh from the air fryer. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat - Oven bake or air fry for a few minutes, which will help the pastry to crisp up again.
Freeze - The cooked sausage plait can be frozen for up to 3 months.
 
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.
 
 

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

Calories: 794kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg
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