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Air fryer scotch eggs with fry sauce.
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The Tastiest Air Fryer Scotch Eggs + Perfect Dipping Sauce

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If you're craving a protein-packed snack with a unique flavor profile, look no further than these delectable Air Fryer Scotch Eggs. 😋 Fry it, to believe it!
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Makes 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage or any sausage flavor
  • 6 eggs hard-boiled and shelled
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil spray

Creamy mustard sauce (optional)

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • ½ clove garlic minced (optional)
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the boiled eggs in advance. You can air fry or boil them beforehand.
    Air fryer boiled eggs, 7 pieces
  • Next, peel and coat the boiled eggs in flour. This step will help remove excess moisture and help the ground pork sausage adhere to the egg.
    Boiled eggs covered with all purpose flour
  • Wrap the boiled eggs in ground pork sausage: First, divide pork sausage into even golf ball-sized portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty. Place a hard-boiled egg in the middle of each patty and wrap sausage around eggs, sealing all sides.
    Boiled eggs wrapped with pork sausage
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). If your air fryer has a capacity of 4 quarts or smaller, please see the note for more info.
    Preating Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • Set up your breading station: Place flour in a small bowl, beaten eggs in another small bowl, and panko on a shallow baking dish or plate.
    Breading station: flour, egg wash, bread crumbs
  • Apply breading: Dredge the sausage-wrapped egg in another layer of flour. Then, coat it in an egg wash and, finally, cover it with a generous layer of Panko breadcrumbs. Press to ensure they adhere, making sure there are no uncovered spots. Repeat the process for all the remaining eggs.
    Uncooked air fryer scotch eggs
  • Air fry scotch eggs for 16-18 minutes. Start by spacing out the uncooked scotch eggs in the preheated air fryer. Then, spray them with high-heat cooking oil, ensuring there are no dry areas. Flip them after 8-9 minutes and spray any remaining dry spots. Continue cooking until they are golden brown and crispy.
    Cooking scotch eggs in air fryer
  • Meanwhile, prepare the creamy mustard sauce by mixing mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
    Creamy honey mustard sauce
  • Serve and enjoy your air fryer scotch eggs!
    Air fried scotch eggs with fry sauce.

Notes

  • For 4-quart air fryers and smaller, reduce the cooking temperature to 360°F (182°C). They generate more heat because of the heating element's proximity to the food.
  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, set your desired temperature, and then let it run for 4-5 minutes without any food inside.
  • I used a 6-quart Instant Vortex Plus to test the Scotch Eggs Air Fryer recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.
  • You can use any other kind of sausage.
  • Spraying with oil is essential for a crispy and golden crust; you can skip this step, but it won't be as appetizing.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
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