What makes air fryer danish sausage rolls a good choice?
Cooking Danish Sausage Rolls is much more energy efficient than heating a large oven. The circulating hot air ensures the pastry becomes crispy and golden on all sides in minutes. You get a light texture without the need for extra oil or fat. It is the best way to achieve a perfect crunch while keeping the sausage inside juicy and hot.
How to get air fryer danish sausage rolls ready
Pastry preparation: Unroll the chilled puff pastry sheet on a flat work surface. Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into eight even rectangles that fit the length of your sausages.
Assembling: Place one sausage on the edge of each pastry rectangle. Roll the pastry tightly around the sausage and press the seam down firmly to seal it.
Glazing: Beat the egg in a small bowl with a pinch of salt. Brush the top of each roll with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra crunch.
Air frying: Place the rolls in the basket with space between them. Cook at 180C for 12 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Tips and tricks for air fryer danish sausage rolls
Always keep the puff pastry in the fridge until you are ready to use it. Cold pastry rises much better when it hits the heat of the. If the pastry becomes too soft, it will not flake correctly during the cooking process. You can add a thin layer of mustard or ketchup inside the pastry before rolling for extra flavour. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket so the air can circulate freely around each of the Danish Sausage Rolls. If you are making a large batch, cook them in smaller groups to maintain the best texture. Let them rest for two minutes after cooking to allow the pastry to set properly before serving.
You can find more inspiration in
air fryer vegetable patties,
air fryer frozen salmon or
air fryer turkey breast.
