Air Fryer Scotch Eggs.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Difficulty: Medium

Air Fryer Intensity: 390°F (200°C) — High Heat

Hard-Boiled Eggs: 4 large eggs (soft to medium-boiled works best)
Raw Egg: 1 large (beaten, for coating)
Sausage Meat: 1 lb (450g) pork sausage meat, seasoned
Breadcrumbs: 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (for extra crispiness)
All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup
Seasonings: 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, salt and black pepper to taste
Cooking Spray: Olive oil spray

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully lower 4 eggs into the water and boil for exactly 6 minutes for a jammy yolk, or 8 minutes for a firmer center.
Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Once cooled completely, gently peel the eggs and set them aside on a paper towel to dry.

Divide the sausage meat into 4 equal portions.
Flatten each portion of sausage meat into a thin, round patty between your hands or on a sheet of plastic wrap.
Place one peeled egg in the center of a patty and wrap the sausage meat around it, pressing the edges gently to seal the egg completely inside. Repeat for all 4 eggs.

Set up a breading station with three separate shallow bowls:
- Bowl 1: Flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bowl 2: Beaten raw egg.
- Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs.
Roll each sausage-wrapped egg first in the flour, shaking off the excess.
Dip into the beaten egg, ensuring full coverage.
Roll thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so the coating adheres evenly.

Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
Place the coated Scotch eggs into the basket, ensuring they do not touch each other to allow proper airflow.
Generously spray the tops of the Scotch eggs with olive oil spray.
Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking and spraying lightly again, until the sausage is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F/71°C) and the outer crust is golden brown and crispy.

Storage Environment: Keep leftover Scotch eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Shelf Life: Best consumed within 3 to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 4–5 minutes to restore the crispy texture.

Classic Pairings: Serve warm alongside whole-grain mustard, Dijon mustard, or spicy brown mustard.
Pub Style: Accompanied by a fresh green salad or pickled vegetables.

Per Serving (1 Scotch Egg)