Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

Air fryer Scotch eggs are easy to make! Plus, you get all the deliciousness without the mess and added fat of deep-frying. They make the perfect breakfast, brunch, or snack, especially when served with the mango chutney dipping sauce. Cook the eggs to your liking, either hard-boiled or slightly soft. You can’t go wrong.

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mango chutney (such as Patak’s®)
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon curry powder
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

Scotch Eggs:

• 1 pound pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean®)
• 6 eggs, hard-boiled and shelled
• ⅓ cup flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• cooking spray

Directions

1. Make the dipping sauce: Combine yogurt, chutney, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, curry powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make the Scotch eggs: Divide pork sausage into 6 even portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty. Place 1 hard-boiled egg in the middle of each patty and wrap sausage around the eggs, sealing all sides. Set aside.
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4. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. Place flour in a small bowl, beaten eggs in another small bowl, and panko on a plate. Dip each sausage-wrapped egg into the flour, then dip into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off. Roll in panko and place on a plate.
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7. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange eggs in the basket in a single layer without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes, turning eggs over halfway through. Repeat with remaining eggs.
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9. Serve with dipping sauce.
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Tips

You can find mango chutney in the Indian section of your grocery store.

If you prefer a smoother dipping sauce, use a mini food processor and blend. If you like a lot of sauce, make a double batch.