These air fryer scotch eggs are healthy and easy to make. They use a simple homemade sausage with ground turkey and instead of deep frying them with oil, they are air fried to save on calories.
The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chimichangas, Air Fryer Pizza Bombs, Air Fryer Fish and Chips, Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary, and Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli.
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Why You Will Like Scotch Eggs in the Air Fryer
If you’ve never tried a Scotch egg, you’re in for a treat! Traditionally deep-fried and a bit heavy, this classic British snack gets a lighter (but still crispy) makeover with the air fryer.
These Air Fryer Scotch Eggs are golden on the outside, with perfectly cooked sausage wrapped around a soft or hard-boiled egg inside. They’re protein-packed, satisfying, and make a delicious grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or appetizer.
Ingredients Needed for Scotch Eggs
- 98% fat-free turkey breast, ground - or any type of sausage that you prefer such as Italian, Hot, or Mild (points will be different
- Marjoram - Is a herb that is commonly used for culinary purposes. It has a slightly sweet and citrusy flavor and is often used in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines.
- Red pepper flakes are small pieces of dried hot peppers, typically made from cayenne, that are crushed or ground into small flakes.
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
- Hard boiled eggs - I like to precook these in the air fryer as well. See my recipe for Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs.
- Panko bread crumbs are a type of breadcrumb commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Panko bread crumbs can be found in most grocery stores and are often used as a substitute for traditional breadcrumbs in recipes.
- Mayonnaise - can sub plain Greek Yogurt
- Maple syrup - can sub sugar-free Syrup
- Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
How to make Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, and adobo sauce in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Mix sage, marjoram, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Place ground turkey in a large bowl and mix the spice mixture into the turkey using your hands.
Divide turkey sausage into 6 even portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty. Place one hard-boiled egg in the middle and wrap the sausage around the eggs, sealing all sides. Set eggs aside on a plate.
Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place beaten eggs into another small bowl. Place panko bread crumbs onto a plate. Dip each sausage-wrapped egg into beaten egg, letting the excess drip off. Roll in bread crumbs and place onto a plate. Or follow the recipe and make these Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Spray basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place eggs into the basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary. Cook for 12 minutes, turning eggs over halfway through. Repeat with remaining eggs. Serve with dipping sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Scotch eggs can be served warm, at room temp, or cold. They’re perfect on their own or sliced in half with:
- A side of mustard or hot sauce
- A simple green salad
- Air fryer roasted veggie or Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- On a brunch board with fruit and cheese
🔄 Variations to Try
- Low carb/Keto: Skip the breadcrumbs or use crushed pork rinds.
- WW-Friendly: Use turkey sausage or simply make your own homemade sausage. I have this recipe to try Homemade Chicken Sausage Patties and light breadcrumbs.
- Spicy: Add crushed red pepper or use spicy sausage.
- Mini Scotch Eggs: Use quail eggs for bite-sized versions!
Recipe FAQS
Some air fryers require preheating and some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual.
I have two air fryers. The Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer and Ninja Woodfire Grill which is an outdoor air fryer. It’s pretty awesome! It has 5 different functions on it.
Yes! Cooked Scotch eggs keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4–5 minutes.
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Scotch Eggs with Spicy Maple Aoili
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 22 min
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
These scotch eggs are healthy and easy to make. They use a simple homemade sausage with ground turkey and instead of deep frying them with oil, they are air fried to save on calories.
Ingredients
For the Turkey Sausage
- 1 lb uncooked 98% fat-free turkey breast, ground
- 1 teaspoon of sage
- ⅛ tsp of marjoram
- ¼ tsp of red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp of black pepper
- ¼ tsp of salt
For the Scotch Eggs
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- ¾ cup of panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley flakes for garnish (optional)
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup of mayonaisse
- ⅓ cup of real maple syrup
- 2 tsp of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
Instructions
1. Combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, and adobo sauce in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Mix sage, majoram, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Place ground turkey in a large bowl and mix the spice mixture into the turkey using your hands.
2. Divide turkey sausage into 6 even portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty. Place one hard boiled egg in the middle and wrap the sausage around the eggs, sealing all sides. Set eggs aside on a plate.
3. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. Place beaten eggs into another small bowl. Place panko bread crumbs onto a plate. Dip each sausage-wrapped egg into beaten egg, letting the excess drip off. Roll in bread crumbs and place onto a plate.
5. Spray basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place eggs into the basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary. Cook for 12 minutes, turning eggs over halfway through. Repeat with remaining eggs. Serve with dipping sauce.
Serving Size: 1 scotch egg.
Notes
myWW points: Blue 2; Green 5; Purple 2
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
Jenna says
Thank you for the review. That's so sweet!
Boscosmom says
Used Jimmy Dean sausage because that's what we had. Love the maple aoli . Used the Gourmia air fryer i got at Costco set at 390 for 15 minutes, turning at the halfway mark. Turned out very well. The friend who tried them out with me wants them for breakfast tomorrow so her husband can try them too.