Pan-Fried Sausages on Skewers

Transform simple ground meat into a fun and delicious meal with these pan-fried sausages on skewers! This recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy homemade sausages without any special equipment. The combination of pork and chicken creates a wonderfully juicy and flavorful base, while the crispy panko breadcrumb coating adds an irresistible crunch. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or even a special lunch. Easy to make and even easier to eat, these skewers are sure to be a hit with the whole family!

Cooking: 30 minutes
Quantity: 2 Servings
Per serving
Calories: 277 kcal
Proteins: 25.15 g
Fats: 16.9 g
Carbohydrates: 8.3 g

Ingredients for Pan-Fried Sausages on Skewers

  • 240 g pork and chicken ground meat blend
  • 40 g onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 50 ml ice-cold water
  • salt to taste
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • flour, chicken egg, panko breadcrumbs for breading

How to Make Pan-Fried Sausages on Skewers

Place the lean, chilled ground pork and chicken in a deep bowl. If you’re making the ground meat yourself, use equal parts lean pork and chicken breast fillet.

A deep bowl containing a mixture of ground pork and chicken for making sausages.

Place the lean, chilled ground pork and chicken in a deep bowl.

Finely diced onion being added to the ground meat mixture in a bowl.

Add finely diced onion.

Spices and water being added to the ground meat and onion mixture.

Add seasonings and cold water.

Add finely diced onion to the ground meat.

Sprinkle in the garlic powder. Pour in the cold water. Salt to taste and add half a teaspoon of dried oregano.

Breadcrumbs being sprinkled into the bowl with the sausage meat mixture.

Sprinkle in the breadcrumbs.


Add the breadcrumbs. You can use leftover stale white bread, store-bought breadcrumbs, or panko breadcrumbs.

Hands mixing the ground meat, onions, spices, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.

Mix thoroughly.

Finely chopped fresh cilantro being added to the sausage mixture.

Add finely chopped cilantro.

Two long raw sausages being formed on a wooden board with bamboo skewers inserted through them.

With wet hands, form two long sausages on a board and thread them onto bamboo skewers.


Mix everything together. If the mixture seems too dry and stiff, you can add a little more cold water.

Add finely chopped cilantro, mix again, and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. If you don’t like cilantro, you can replace it with parsley or basil.

Divide the meat mixture in half. With wet hands, form two long sausages on a board and thread them onto bamboo skewers. Don’t forget to check the length of the skewers against your pan and break off any excess.

A sausage on a skewer being rolled in flour on a wooden board.

Carefully lift the sausages from the board and coat them in flour on all sides.


Pour wheat flour onto a large plate or board. Carefully lift the sausages from the board and coat them in flour on all sides.

A flour-coated sausage on a skewer being dipped into a narrow dish with beaten egg.

Dip the flour-coated sausage into the beaten egg.

An egg-washed sausage on a skewer being generously coated with panko breadcrumbs.

Generously coat the sausages with breadcrumbs.

Two breaded sausages on skewers frying in a pan with hot oil, turning golden brown.

Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes on one side.

In a narrow container or a suitable dish (this recipe uses a herring dish), whisk a chicken egg with a tablespoon of milk or water. Dip the flour-coated sausage into the beaten egg.

Spread panko breadcrumbs on a board. Transfer the sausages from the egg mixture to the board with the breadcrumbs. Generously coat the sausages with breadcrumbs, ensuring there are no bare spots.

Pour refined, odorless vegetable oil into a wide, thick-bottomed frying pan. Heat the oil for 5 minutes. Place the breaded sausages on skewers into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes on one side.

Golden-brown sausages on skewers cooking in a pan, covered partially to steam and cook through.

At the end of cooking, you can leave the sausages on low heat for about 3-4 minutes to cook through.


Flip the sausages and fry the other side, then turn them on their sides and fry both sides. Towards the end of cooking, you can cover the pan with a piece of foil with a hole for steam to escape, and leave the sausages on low heat for about 3-4 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.

Two perfectly cooked, golden-brown sausages on skewers resting on a plate, ready to be served hot.

Serve the pan-fried sausages on skewers piping hot.


Serve the pan-fried sausages on skewers piping hot. A green salad makes a great side dish. It’s also delicious with homemade mustard. Enjoy your meal!

And there you have it – perfectly golden and crispy sausages on skewers, ready to be devoured! Serve them piping hot right from the pan with a side of fresh green salad, creamy mashed potatoes, or your favorite dipping sauce. Homemade mustard, a tangy ketchup, or a creamy aioli would all be excellent choices. Don't be afraid to experiment with the seasonings in the meat mixture – a pinch of paprika or chili flakes can add a lovely warmth. Enjoy this simple yet satisfying meal!