Air Fryer Scotch Eggs is made with 4 hard-boiled eggs, breakfast sausage, dried sage, dried thyme; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes to serve 4. 350 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Mix sausage meat with sage, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Divide into 4 portions. Flatten each portion and wrap around a hard-boiled egg, sealing completely with no gaps.
- 3
Roll in flour, then beaten egg, then panko. Press coating firmly.
- 4
Spray generously with cooking spray.
- 5
Air fry at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, turning every 4 minutes, until sausage is cooked through and coating is deeply golden.
Tip: Wet your hands when wrapping the sausage — it sticks less. Make sure there are no gaps or the egg will pop out during cooking. For a runnier yolk, use 6-minute soft-boiled eggs instead and reduce air fry time by 2 minutes.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
How did it turn out?
Share your result and inspire others
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Scotch Eggs at 400°F for 14 minutes. Wet your hands when wrapping the sausage — it sticks less. Make sure there are no gaps or the egg will pop out during cooking. For a runnier yolk, use 6-minute soft-boiled eggs instead and reduce air fry time by 2 minutes.
You need: 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, 1 lb breakfast sausage, 1 tsp dried sage, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, Salt and pepper, 1/4 cup flour, 1 egg, beaten, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, Cooking spray, Hot mustard or HP sauce for dipping. This recipe serves 4 with 350 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Scotch Eggs takes 14 minutes total at 400°F. Air fry at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, turning every 4 minutes, until sausage is cooked through and coating is deeply golden.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 14 minutes at 400°F.
More Snacks
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Truffle Parmesan Fries are made with russet potatoes, truffle oil, garlic, and Parmigiano-Reggiano; air fry at 380°F for 22 minutes until shattering and golden.
Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks are made with string cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, and eggs; air fry at 390°F for 8 minutes until shatteringly crispy with gooey cheese pulls.
Parmesan Zucchini Chips
Parmesan Zucchini Chips are made with thin-sliced zucchini, Parmesan, panko, and smoked paprika; air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes until shatteringly crispy.