Crispy Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly crispy Scotch eggs made in the air fryer, featuring a savory sausage coating and tender yolk inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs (plus 1 extra for egg wash, room temperature)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) good-quality pork sausage with herbs like sage or thyme
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (90 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mustard or Dijon mustard (optional)
- Olive oil spray or a light brush of oil
Instructions
- Boil 6 large eggs in a saucepan covered with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes for slightly soft yolks or 9 minutes for firm yolks. Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
- Peel the eggs gently under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix sausage meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Optionally add a teaspoon of mustard. Portion into 6 equal balls and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Flatten each sausage ball into a thin patty, press an egg in the center, and mold the sausage around it to fully cover the egg with no gaps.
- Set up coating stations with flour in one shallow dish, beaten egg in another, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper in a third.
- Roll each sausage-wrapped egg in flour, shake off excess, dip in beaten egg, then coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs. Place on a rack or tray.
- Refrigerate the coated eggs for 15-20 minutes to let the coating set.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray or brush the eggs with olive oil. Place in the basket in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Let the Scotch eggs cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Chill the sausage-wrapped eggs before cooking to help the coating stick and prevent crumbling. Use panko breadcrumbs for best crispiness. Lightly oil the eggs before air frying for even browning. Flip halfway through cooking for even crispness. Handle eggs gently when peeling to avoid breaking whites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Scotch egg
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 2022
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Protein: 1720
Keywords: Scotch eggs, air fryer, crispy, sausage, snack, brunch, easy recipe