Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Air Fryer Scotch Eggs combine hard-boiled eggs, breakfast sausage, sage, and panko breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes until deeply golden with a crispy coating.
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Method
- 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.
Pro 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 the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 14 minutes. The same dish takes about 22 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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