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Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine british
Servings 6 people
Calories 3606.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Ensure basket is non-stick or well-sprayed
  • 3 Small Mixing Bowls For sauce, flour, and beaten eggs
  • 1 Plate For panko bread crumbs
  • 1 Whisk or fork For beating eggs
  • 1 Tongs For handling hot eggs in air fryer

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 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
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Make the dipping sauce: Combine yogurt, chutney, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, curry powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve with dipping sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

For truly exceptional Scotch eggs, consider using eggs boiled for 6-7 minutes for a delightful, slightly jammy yolk, offering a superior textural contrast to the crispy exterior. When forming the sausage around the egg, ensure a complete, even seal to prevent the sausage from cracking or separating during cooking. A uniform thickness also ensures even cooking. For maximum crispness, press the panko firmly onto the sausage-wrapped eggs after the egg wash. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches to allow hot air to circulate freely, promoting an even, golden-brown crust. The mango chutney dipping sauce is a fantastic counterpoint; feel free to adjust the cayenne for more heat or add a squeeze of lime for brightness.