Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

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Air fryer Scotch eggs are easy to make! Plus, you get all the deliciousness without the mess and added fat of deep-frying. They make the perfect breakfast, brunch, or snack, especially when served with the mango chutney dipping sauce. Cook the eggs to your liking, either hard-boiled or slightly soft. You can't go wrong.

By France C
Updated on November 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 scotch eggs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Dipping Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons mango chutney (such as Patak's®)

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon curry powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

Scotch Eggs:

  • 1 pound pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean®)

  • 6 eggs, hard-boiled and shelled

  • ⅓ cup flour

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Make the dipping sauce: Combine yogurt, chutney, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, curry powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. Make the Scotch eggs: Divide pork sausage into 6 even portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty. Place 1 hard-boiled egg in the middle of each patty and wrap sausage around eggs, sealing all sides. Set aside.

    Overhead shot of sausage being wrapped around hard-cooked eggs for Scotch eggs

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  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  4. Place flour in a small bowl, beaten eggs in another small bowl, and panko on a plate. Dip each sausage-wrapped egg into flour, then dip into beaten egg, letting the excess drip off. Roll in panko and place on a plate.

    Overhead shot of a breading station for Scotch eggs

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  5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange eggs in the basket in a single layer without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes, turning eggs over halfway through. Repeat with remaining eggs.

    Overhead shot of an air fryer basket with Scotch eggs, ready to be cooked

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  6. Serve with dipping sauce.

    Air-fried Scotch eggs on a serving platter with dipping sauce

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Recipe Tips

You can find mango chutney in the Indian section of your grocery store.

If you prefer a smoother dipping sauce, blend it in a mini food processor. If you like a lot of sauce, make a double batch.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

407 Calories
28g Fat
22g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 407
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 284mg 95%
Sodium 945mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 308mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.