01 - 
                Cook sausage links in a large frying pan. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                Cut sausage links into 3 pieces. Set aside.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                In a small bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk together until combined.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently. Batter will be lumpy.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Dip each piece of sausage into the pancake batter. Add a few pieces at a time to the hot oil. Deep fry until golden brown on all sides.
              
              
              
                08 - 
                Remove fried sausage bites with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.