Air Fryer Scotch Eggs are a savoury treat perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a tasty snack. This classic British dish is made with hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat and lightly fried in an air fryer. Crispy on the outside and wonderfully tender on the inside, these scrumptious snacks will have you coming back for more!
Cooking Your Eggs
Before you start making your delicious air fried scotch eggs you are going to need some boiled eggs, they can be hard or soft boiled, it is up to you. You need to make sure that your eggs are cooled before you go onto the next step.
Click this link (Air Fried Boiled Eggs) to open our article on making air fryer boiled eggs for all the information and cook times to achieve the perfect hard or soft boiled egg in minutes using your air fryer!
Tips To Make The Perfect Air Fried Scotch Eggs
- Use quality sausages meat with no added fillers or preservatives for the best flavour.
- Ensure your eggs are well coated in the flour, eggs and breadcrumb mix to prevent any of the sausage meat from leaking out. For a crispy coating, double up on your breadcrumbs and flour mix.
- Preheat the air fryer for three to five minutes before cooking to get a nice crunchy exterior.
- Cook in batches if you have a smaller fryer this will ensure even heat distribution throughout the fry basket, leaving you with a better cook!
- Serve with sauces or dips to enhance the flavour! Try some garlic mayo, chilli jam or one of the sauces suggested below.
The Perfect Partners For Your Air-Fryer Scotch Eggs!
Spicy Tomato Dip – To Prepare a delicious spicy tomato dip for your scotch eggs simply mix together a tin of tomatoes, garlic, chilli peppers, dried oregano and olive oil. Blend until smooth using a hand blender and serve alongside your Air Fried Scotch Eggs.
Spicy Mustard Mayo – Combine equal parts mayonnaise with wholegrain mustard and some smoked paprika to make an indulgent dip perfect for dunking Air Fryer Scotch Eggs into.
Salad – Air Fryer Scotch Eggs go perfectly with a simple side salad of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Dress lightly with olive oil, lemon juice and some freshly cracked black pepper for an added zing!
Air Fried Scotch Eggs
Description
Tempt your taste buds with this delicious Air Fryer Scotch Egg recipe! Crisp, golden brown shells that crack open to reveal juicy, succulent eggy goodness - this is the ultimate indulgence. Bursting with flavour and texture, these scrumptious snacks are the perfect finger food for any occasion.
Ingredients:
How To Make The Perfect Air-Fried Scotch Eggs
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Step 1
In a large bowl combine your Onion, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper and Mixed Herbs before mixing in your Sausage Meat. Stir together until everything is evenly combined. Then separate into 6 evenly sized balls.
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Step 2
Switch on your Air Fryer to begin pre heating and set the temperature to 180°C (356°F). Then prepare 3 bowls 1 small and 2 shallow this will be your breading station.
In the small bowl beat together your 2 eggs.
In a shallow bowl add your flour and paprika, mix until combined.
In the last shallow bowl place your Panko Breadcrumbs.
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Step 3
Place your 6 sausage meat balls on a lightly floured surface and flatten slightly, then take one boiled egg and wrap each meat ball around the egg. Make sure the sausage meat is wrapped tightly around the egg with no gaps or cracks.
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Step 4
Roll your Scotch Egg through each of the 3 bowls in order to coat evenly. Begin with the flour mix, then dip into egg mixture, then roll in the breadcrumbs. Repeat this 2 to 3 times for each egg or until evenly coated.
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Step 5
Once your Air Fryer has reached the desired temperature, place each Scotch Egg onto a lightly oiled Air Fryer tray ensuring you leave space between them for the air to circulate and cook for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 6
Serve while still warm or allow to cool and enjoy later with your favourite sauce or a salad!
That's It! 6 Simple steps to the perfect Air Fryer Scotch Eggs!
Note
We hope you enjoyed this Air Fryer Scotch Eggs recipe and have been inspired to create your own variation. Air Fryers are great for creating delicious meals with minimal effort and Air Fryer Scotch Eggs are no exception.
We would love to hear how you get on with making Air Fryer Scotch Eggs so please leave a comment below!