Air Fryer Scotch Eggs Recipe
2021-11-01- Cuisine: Scotch
- Course: Main Dish, Oven
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 6
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Ready In: 30m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
394.2 -
Carbohydrates
3.9 g -
Cholesterol
117.2 mg -
Fat
26.9 g -
Fiber
0.7 g -
Protein
32.3 g -
Saturated Fat
10.9 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
145.0 mg -
Sugar
0.5 g -
Trans Fat
11.5 g -
Unsaturated Fat
2.2 g -
Potassium
420.7 mg
Air fryer Scotch eggs recipe. These Scotch eggs are a perfect appetizer for any family gathering. They are easy to make and the air fryer makes the outside crispy without overheating the inside.
The History of Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs are an English breakfast favorite. They are hardboiled eggs wrapped in sausage and breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried.
In 1854, the first Scotch eggs were made by John Lawson Johnston, who was a cook at the Queen’s Head Inn in Edinburgh. He added breadcrumbs to the meat mixture and put them into eggshells before frying them.
The history of scotch eggs is full of twists and turns with many variations that have been tried over the years. Some people believe that they originated from China, where they were called “Fen Gui” which means fried breaded meatballs.
What is an Air Fryer Scotch Egg and Why You Should Try Making Them?
Scotch eggs are a traditional British food made with hard-boiled eggs, breadcrumbs, and sausage meat. They are usually fried in butter or oil and then coated in a mixture of flour, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasoning.
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that uses hot air to cook food instead of heat from an oven or stovetop. The low temperature allows for cooking food without the use of oils or fats.
Air fryers can be used to make healthier versions of traditionally greasy foods like scotch eggs. Air fryers don’t require any oil so you can enjoy the crispy shell without the unhealthy fat content!
Air Fryer Scotch Eggs are an easy way to prepare this dish on your own at home. The best part about this recipe is that
about this recipe is that it is much healthier than traditional recipes. These Scotch eggs are also a great way to use up leftover turkey, chicken, or pork. Serve these alongside some steamed veggies and you have yourself an easy weeknight dinner!
The Secret to Making the Best Scotch Eggs With an Air Fryer
Scotch eggs are a traditional British dish and are traditionally made with breadcrumbs, sausage meat, and eggs. However, with the availability of an air fryer, it is possible to make a scotch egg without any breadcrumbs.
The secret to making the best scotch eggs is using a mixture of ground pork and beef in place of sausage meat. This helps make the scotch egg more flavorful and juicy.
Air Fryer Scotch Eggs Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (480 g) uncooked bulk sausages
- 6 hard- -boiled eggs, shelled
- 1-2 raw eggs, beaten
- 1 cup almond flour (coconut flour, or preferred coating)
Method
Step 1
Divide the sausages into 6 equal parts. Using a spoon, flatten each sausage portion into a thin patty, large enough to wrap around a hard-boiled egg.
Step 2
Lay shelled egg in the center, then wrap flattened sausage around the whole egg. Repeat for all eggs.
Step 3
Dip the sausage-wrapped eggs in the beaten eggs, then in the almond flour. Spray coated eggs with oil spray.
Step 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400 F (200 C) for minutes. Place coated eggs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Fry at 400 F (200 C) for 12-15 minutes, turning once halfway through. Serve hot.
