What are Air Fryer Scotch Eggs?

Scotch eggs are a classic British dish that is a favorite in many parts of the world. The combination of a hard-boiled egg, wrapped in sausage meat and then coated in a crispy crumb coating has been a staple of picnics, lunches and dinner tables for centuries. Usually, these are deep-fried, but now you can make them in the air fryer for a healthier version.

This Air Fryer Scotch Eggs Recipe is so simple to make and the results are just as delicious as the deep-fried version. The sausage coating crisps up nicely in the air fryer and the egg inside is cooked to perfection. Serve these as a snack, appetizer or even as a main course with some roasted vegetables and potatoes.

Ingredients

For this Air Fryer Scotch Eggs Recipe, you will need:

4 large eggs
8 ounces of sausage meat
¼ cup of all-purpose flour
1 cup of breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To make these tasty Air Fryer Scotch Eggs, start by boiling the eggs. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove the eggs from the heat and place them in a bowl of cold water to cool. Once the eggs are cool, carefully peel them.

Take the sausage meat and divide it into 8 even portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten it out with your hands. Place each egg into the middle of the flattened sausage meat and then wrap the sausage meat around the egg to form a ball. Make sure the egg is completely covered with the sausage meat.

In one shallow bowl, mix together the flour, breadcrumbs and olive oil. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each sausage-covered egg first into the egg mixture and then into the flour and breadcrumb mixture. Make sure the egg is completely coated in the mixture.

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Place the scotch eggs into the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the eggs halfway through the cooking time. Once the eggs are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

This Air Fryer Scotch Eggs Recipe is a great way to enjoy a classic dish without all the added fat of deep-frying. Each egg contains approximately:

Calories: 206
Fat: 14.7g
Carbohydrates: 7.1g
Protein: 11.3g

These Air Fryer Scotch Eggs are a great way to enjoy a classic dish without all the added fat of deep-frying. You can serve these as a snack, appetizer or even as a main course. Enjoy!