Air Fryer Filo Sausage Rolls
Crispy air fryer filo sausage rolls filled with lean pork, sweet apple and fresh sage. A delicious British-inspired snack, perfect for parties and family gatherings.
Equipment
- Air Fryer, Mixing Bowl, Food Thermometer
Ingredients
300 g lean pork sausagemeat (5% fat if available)
150 g lean pork mince (5% fat or less)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small Cox's apple, peeled, cored and finely diced
1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
1 medium egg, beaten
4 filo pastry sheets, approximately 39 g each
Low-calorie cooking spray
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt, optional
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Filling: Finely chop the onion and dice the peeled apple. In a large bowl, combine the lean pork sausagemeat, pork mince, onion, apple, fresh sage, black pepper and a little salt if needed. Mix until evenly combined.2. Prepare the Filo: Lay two filo sheets on a clean work surface, lightly spraying between the layers. Repeat with the remaining two sheets to make two double-layered rectangles. Keep unused filo covered with a slightly damp tea towel to prevent drying.3. Shape the Rolls: Divide the filling into four equal portions. Cut each double-layered filo rectangle lengthways into two strips. Shape one portion of filling into a long sausage along each strip.4. Roll and Seal: Brush the exposed pastry edges with beaten egg, then roll the filo around the filling. Press the seams gently to seal.5. Cut into Pieces: Cut each of the four long rolls into six equal pieces to make 24 mini sausage rolls. Lightly brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg or spray with a little cooking oil.6. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat to 180°C for approximately 3 minutes if recommended by your appliance manufacturer.7. Air Fry: Arrange the sausage rolls in a single layer, seam-side down, with space between them. Cook at 180°C for approximately 12–16 minutes per batch, checking and turning if necessary. Adjust the time according to the size of the rolls and your air fryer model.8. Check and Serve: Check that the pastry is golden and crisp and the pork filling reaches at least 75°C in the centre. Continue cooking if needed. Serve hot with your favourite chutney or dipping sauce.
Notes
Keep filo pastry covered while working to prevent it from drying out. Finely chop the onion and apple so the filling cooks evenly. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and cook in batches. Cooking times vary depending on the appliance and roll size. Check that the pork filling reaches at least 75°C in the centre. Cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate and eat within 48 hours. Reheat only once until piping hot throughout.