Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

Name: Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 1 lb bulk pork breakfast sausage (or removed from casings); 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; as needed neutral cooking spray

Soft-boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned sausage and coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, air fried until golden without deep-frying. A high-protein British pub classic made weeknight-friendly.

55 minMediumServes 4350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 large eggs
1 lb bulk pork breakfast sausage (or removed from casings)
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
as needed neutral cooking spray

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently lower 8 large eggs into the water and cook for exactly 6 minutes for a soft-set yolk. Transfer immediately to an ice bath and chill for 5 minutes, then peel carefully.
2

In a bowl, mix 1 lb bulk pork breakfast sausage (or removed from casings) with 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper until combined.
3

Divide the sausage mixture into equal portions. Flatten each portion in your palm, place a peeled egg in the center, and wrap the sausage evenly around the egg, sealing all seams.
4

Set up a breading station: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one dish, 2 beaten large eggs in a second, 2 cups panko breadcrumbs in a third. Roll each wrapped egg in flour, dip in egg wash, then press into panko to coat completely.
5

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Spray the basket with neutral cooking spray and place the scotch eggs inside, spacing them apart.
6

Spray the tops of the scotch eggs with neutral cooking spray. Air fry at 390°F for 12 minutes, turn gently, spray again, and cook 6-8 more minutes until the crust is deep golden and the sausage reads 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
7

Rest for 3 minutes before serving. Slice in half to reveal the yolk and serve with mustard or hot sauce.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Air Fryer Scotch Eggs reach?

For Air Fryer Scotch Eggs, the air fryer is set to 390 F (about 200 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 6. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The target internal temperature is 390 F (about 200 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of panko in Air Fryer Scotch Eggs?

The entry for Air Fryer Scotch Eggs calls for 2 cups panko breadcrumbs. In its place: Coarse dry breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes or crushed crackers all work. Fine breadcrumbs coat more densely, so use a little less.

Can I make Air Fryer Scotch Eggs gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Air Fryer Scotch Eggs is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups panko breadcrumbs. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Air Fryer Scotch Eggs keto-friendly?

A serving of Air Fryer Scotch Eggs carries 20 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

Does Air Fryer Scotch Eggs contain eggs?

Yes: 8 large eggs and 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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