Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: ~35 minutes

🧾 Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
• 1 egg, beaten (for coating)
• 1 lb (450g) ground sausage or chicken sausage
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
• 1/4 cup flour (for coating)
• Cooking spray or olive oil spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
2. Prepare sausage mix:
   In a bowl, combine ground sausage with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
3. Wrap eggs:
   Divide the sausage mixture into 4 portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty. Wrap around each hard-boiled egg completely, sealing all edges.
4. Coat eggs:
   • Roll each sausage-wrapped egg in flour.
   • Dip into beaten egg.
   • Roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
5. Air fry:
   • Lightly spray each egg with cooking spray.
   • Place in air fryer basket (in a single layer).
   • Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
6. Serve:
   Let cool slightly. Serve warm with mustard, aioli, or dipping sauce of choice.