Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle- I love McDonald’s Sausage McGriddles. They are my favorite breakfast treat! I used to eat them all the time, but now that I am on keto, they are no longer an option.

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle
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This recipe is for a keto-friendly copycat McGriddle breakfast sandwich you can make at home in your air fryer. It’s an easy way to enjoy McDonald’s Sausage Griddles without going out and buying the meal whenever you want!

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What Is A McDonald’s Sausage McGriddle?

If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast to start your day, the McDonald’s Sausage McGriddle will surely fill you up. This sandwich is made with savory sausage patties, and eggs sandwiched between two griddle-cooked pancakes. It’s the perfect way to fuel up for a busy day ahead. So, what is a Sausage McGriddle breakfast sandwich?

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

This Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle recipe brings the iconic fast-food favorite into your kitchen, offering a delightful twist on traditional breakfast sandwiches. Here’s why this recipe is bound to be adored:

  • Homemade Convenience: Enjoy the classic taste of a Sausage McGriddle without leaving home. This air fryer version reduces cooking time and lets you savor a freshly made breakfast on even the busiest mornings.
  • Healthier Option: By controlling the ingredients and using the air fryer, you can make a less greasy version and potentially lower in calories than its fast-food counterpart without sacrificing taste.
  • Customizable to Taste: Adapt the fillings based on dietary preferences or whatever you have. The recipe is incredibly flexible, whether you opt for turkey sausage, add a slice of cheese, or even add a layer of egg.
  • Perfectly Cooked Sausage: The air fryer ensures the sausage is evenly cooked, with a satisfying texture and full flavor, making it superior to pan-frying or microwaving.
  • No Mess, Easy Clean-up: Cooking with the air fryer means less splatter and mess compared to traditional stovetop methods, plus many air fryer components are dishwasher safe for an easy clean-up.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Whip up a delicious twist on a fast-food favorite with this Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle recipe, combining the sweet and savory flavors you love with the air fryer’s convenience and healthier cooking method. Here’s what you’ll need to create this breakfast delight:

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Acts as the gooey, stretchy base of the dough, providing moisture and binding the other ingredients together.
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Acts as the gooey, stretchy base of the dough, providing moisture and binding the other ingredients together.
  • Almond Flour: Offers a low-carb alternative to traditional flour, giving the dough structure while keeping it keto-friendly.
  • Egg: Works as a binding agent, helping to combine the almond flour and cheeses into a cohesive dough that’s ready for baking
  • Sausage Patties: The star of the sandwich, choose your preferred sausage patties, be it pork for its classic flavor, turkey for a lighter option, or a plant-based patty for a vegetarian version.
  • Scrambled or Fried Eggs: Adding an egg to your McGriddle introduces a creamy texture and boosts the protein content, making for a more filling breakfast sandwich.
  • Cooked Bacon: You can use regular bacon or turkey bacon for added protein.
  • Sugar-Free Maple Syrup: Optional; you can also use melted butter.

How To Make Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Making a Sausage McGriddle in the air fryer combines the ease of air frying with this beloved breakfast sandwich’s delicious, sweet, and savory flavors. Here’s a simple method to create it at home:

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese together in a medium bowl. Microwave for one minute, stir, and then microwave for another 30 seconds. The Cheese should be well combined. Add almond flour to the cheese mixture. 

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Also, add the egg, but be sure that the cheese mixture is not very hot but still workable, so you do not cook the egg. Stir the ingredients all together and knead if necessary to incorporate the ingredients. 

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Press dough into a flat rectangle between two pieces of parchment paper. With a biscuit cutter or a cup– cut out the circles for your McGriddle’s bread. Spray your ‘bread’ with cooking spray and air fry at 400F for 7 minutes, flip, and then air fry for seven more minutes. The ‘bread’ is done when it is browned and crispy.

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Spread some sugar-free maple syrup on top of the copycat McGriddle’s bread. Assemble your copycat McGriddle with sausage, egg, cheese, and bacon.

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Variations:

  • Eggs: This breakfast sandwich can use scrambled or fried eggs. Another great option is over-easy eggs.
  • Cheese: Add a slice of American or Cheddar Cheese on top, then return to the air fryer or microwave and heat until melted.
  • Breakfast Meat: Use your favorite breakfast meats, sausage, bacon, or Canadian Bacon.

Storing

If you want to make a batch of the keto and low-carb bread ahead of time, be ready for the weekend, or when the urge strikes you to eat your keto McGriddle, you can easily store these or even freeze them.

Let the bread cool to room temperature, place it in an airtight container, and set it in the refrigerator. It will last for 2 to 3 days. Any longer than that, you should wrap it in parchment paper and freeze it. It will stay well in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

How To Reheat McGriddles In Air Fryer

These make great sandwiches that you can reheat throughout the week. I love to make a batch on Sunday and then have them throughout the week. Meal planning is a great way to stick to our diet program.

To reheat the McGriddle, add them to the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 350 degrees F; air fry sitting for 3 to 5 minutes or until warmed.

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Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

Air Fryer Sausage McGriddle

4.88 from 8 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Making a copycat version of this delicious sandwich at home is easy with an air fryer!

Ingredients 

Dough:

  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 large egg

McGriddle Filling:

  • 4 large sausage patty , cooked
  • 4 large eggs, scrambled or fried
  • 8 pieces bacon, cooked
  • 4 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup, or butter

Instructions

  • Microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese together in a medium bowl. 
  • Microwave first for one minute, stir, and then microwave for another 30 seconds. Cheeses should be well combined.
  • Add almond flour to the cheese mixture. 
  • Also, add the egg, but be sure that the cheese mixture is not very hot but still workable, so you do not cook the egg.
  • Stir the ingredients all together and knead if necessary to incorporate the ingredients.
  • Press dough into a flat rectangle between two pieces of parchment paper.
  • Using a biscuit cutter or a cup, cut out the circles for your McGriddle's bread.
  • Spray your 'bread' with cooking spray and air fry at 400F for 7 minutes, flip, and then air fry for seven more minutes. The 'bread' is done when it is browned and crispy.
  • Next, spread some sugar-free maple syrup on top of the copycat McGriddle's bread.
  • Assemble your copycat McGriddle with sausage, egg, cheese, and bacon.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 351mgSodium: 1050mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 959IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

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