Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

Name: Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, room temperature; 400g pork sausage meat; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten (for coating); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; Olive oil spray

Published: June 24, 2026 | English Cuisine | ⏱ 34 min

Halved air fryer Scotch eggs with soft centres

Air fryer Scotch eggs deliver all the satisfaction of the classic English picnic staple without the deep frying. The sausage meat coating turns beautifully golden and crisp while the egg inside stays perfectly soft-boiled. They are easier to make than you think and absolutely irresistible warm or cold.

Recipe Info

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time14 min

Total Time34 min

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

CuisineEnglish

Use room temperature eggs for more consistent boiling results.
Chill the assembled Scotch eggs for 15 minutes before air frying to help the coating adhere better.

Nutrition Information

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	22g
Fat	22g
Saturated Fat	7g
Carbohydrates	24g
Fiber	1g
Sugar	2g
Sodium	680mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Boil the eggs for 6 minutes for a soft yolk. The additional cooking in the air fryer will set them to just barely jammy.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 (87 votes)

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