Sausage roll enthusiasts are raving about a “perfect” and “irresistible” recipe that’s ideal for the August bank holiday, and it’s all about using an air fryer to achieve mouth-watering results. BBC Good Food’s ‘Air Fry-Day’ episode has been eagerly awaited, and it didn’t disappoint when the food whizz behind the scenes demonstrated just how simple it is to create this classic British picnic favourite. Samuel Goldsmith, the food copy editor at Good Food, rose to the challenge of crafting the beloved sausage roll using the hottest kitchen gadget right now. The process is quick and straightforward. You’ll need your choice of sausages (seasoned to your liking), a sheet of ready-to-use puff pastry, one egg, and, of course, your reliable air fryer.
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To elevate the flavour, Good Food suggests adding apple sauce, sage leaves, and a dash of nigella seeds for an oniony aroma, reports the Mirror. The tutorial video on GoodFood’s Reel has captivated over 100,000 viewers, amassing 565 likes and dozens of comments. Enthusiastic foodies have been eager to express their excitement for the air-fried treat in the comment section. Anya plans to make them immediately, saying: “100% making these tonight,” while Kentcooking praises the concept: “Great idea. Love a sausage roll and that little knife trick too.” Wholovesausage is already thinking ahead to the Bank Holiday: “Bank Holiday Sausage Rolls for August then.” Meanwhile, Sarah Woods, the mind behind Desi Kitchen, succinctly captures the allure with a single word: “Irresistible.”
For those plotting their August Bank Holiday menu, these Air Fryer Sausage Rolls could be the showstopper you’re looking for.
Ingredients
* 6 pork sausages
* 10 sage leaves, finely sliced
* 3 tbsp apple sauce
* 320g pack ready-rolled puff pastry
* plain flour, for dusting
* 1 egg, beaten
* 2 tbsp nigella seeds (optional)
Method
Firstly, you’ll need to squeeze the sausage meat out of its casings and into a bowl. Mix in the sliced sage leaves, apple sauce and a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper before setting aside.
Next, take your ready-rolled pastry and unroll it, removing the parchment lining and placing the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Mould the sausagemeat into a log across the centre of the pastry. The sausage should be 4cm to 5cm thick and extend to both ends of the pastry. Apply the beaten egg over the longer edges of the pastry, then carefully fold one side over to the other so the sausage is encased, leaving a lip of pastry on one side. Trim away the excess pastry before using a very sharp knife to cut the sausage log into six to eight pieces. With a knife or fork, crimp the trimmed edge. Use the remaining egg to glaze the pastry all over. If you wish to add nigella seeds, sprinkle them over the top.
Preheat your air fryer to 200C and bake the sausage rolls for 20 to 30 minutes until the pastry is cooked and golden and the sausage meat is thoroughly cooked. As not all air fryers are the same, Good Food recommends checking halfway through cooking to see how the sausage rolls are progressing, and to adjust the cooking time if necessary. You can savour your sausage rolls warm straight from the air fryer, or if you’re waiting for them to cool, they will keep chilled for up to three days.
