🥚 Quick & Crispy Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
A quick and crispy treat, perfect for breakfast or as a snack! These air fryer Scotch eggs are golden on the outside, savory on the inside, and incredibly satisfying. 😋
⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Course: Breakfast, Snack
🌍 Cuisine: British
👥 Servings: 6
🔢 Calories: 390 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
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🥚 6 large hard-boiled eggs
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🐖 1 pound ground pork sausage
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🥄 2 large eggs (whisked)
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🍞 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian-style)
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Boil & Peel: Start by boiling 6 large eggs to your desired level (soft or hard-boiled), then peel and set them aside.
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Wrap: Divide the ground pork sausage into 6 even portions. Flatten each portion into a patty and wrap it around each boiled egg, covering it completely.
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Coat: In one bowl, whisk 2 eggs. In another, place breadcrumbs. Dip each sausage-covered egg in the whisked egg, then roll it in breadcrumbs.
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Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the basket lightly with nonstick spray.
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Cook: Place the Scotch eggs in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown. 🌟
📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
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🔥 Calories: 390
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🍞 Carbs: 14g
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💪 Protein: 21g
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🧈 Fat: 27g
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🩺 Cholesterol: 272mg
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🧂 Sodium: 686mg
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🍌 Potassium: 297mg
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🌾 Fiber: 1g
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🍬 Sugar: 2g
🍴 Serving Suggestions:
Scotch eggs are filling on their own, but here are a few pairing ideas to round out your meal:
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🥗 A fresh side salad with a zesty vinaigrette
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🥑 Avocado toast
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🍇 Fresh fruit platter
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🧁 Mini muffins
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🥕 Roasted veggies
Perfect for brunch, lunchboxes, or picnics! 🎉
