Low-Carb Air Fryer Scotch Eggs — Scotch eggs are typically fried, but these low-carb, air fryer scotch eggs will give you the same taste without all of that grease!
Low-Carb Air Fryer Scotch Eggs are amazing! If you are looking for a delicious Air Fryer Breakfast, this is one of my favorites, and best of all, you only need two ingredients!
These are so good; words can not describe them. The spiciness from the sausage and the creamy deliciousness of the hard-boiled eggs. This makes for an excellent protein-packed breakfast option. And they also make a great and easy snack option.
If you are following KETO or a low-carb diet, this is an excellent option for you, and it will keep you filled for hours!
If you are looking for even more Air Fryer KETO options, some of my favorites are BEST AIR FRYER BRATS, KETO AIR FRYER PICKLES, AIR FRYER THE BEST BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES, and AIR FRYER NAKED CHICKEN TENDERS.
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What Is A Scotch Egg?
If you are trying to figure out what Scotch Eggs are, they are initially from London, in the Yorkshire area. They were initially covered in sausage, a creamy, rich fish paste, and bread crumbs.
Today, most hard-boiled eggs are covered in sausage. They are not common in the United States, but they are still widely common in the United Kingdom, where they are offered anywhere from a gas station to a local eatery.
Can You Cook Scotch Eggs In An Air Fryer?
Yes, you can cook Scotch eggs in an air fryer – and they turn out delicious! This simple recipe is perfect for a quick and easy snack or meal. Plus, the air fryer cooks them perfectly every time. So give this recipe a try and see for yourself how good air-fried Scotch eggs can be.
How to Boil a Perfect Egg for Scotch Eggs
Boiling eggs may seem like a trivial cooking task, but it can be surprisingly tricky to make perfect boiled eggs every time. Here is a foolproof guide to cooking eggs so you can make delicious Scotch Eggs ideally every time.
Since you are reading this recipe, I assume that you have an air fryer. There is nothing better than making hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer; here is how to do it:
- Set your eggs into the air fryer. Set the temperature to 250 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 15 minutes.
- As soon as the air fryer is done, transfer them to an ice-cold bath. Chill for about 10-15 minutes.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
- Breakfast Sausage
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Onion Powder
How To Make Low-Carb Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Peel the boiled eggs. Set the eggs aside. Combine the onion powder, parmesan cheese, and breakfast sausage in a medium mixing bowl.
Wrap each egg in the sausage mixture to fully enclose the egg.
Place in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Spritz with oil spray. Air fry at 390 degrees F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check for doneness and continue cooking, if necessary, until sausage is cooked through.
Check the internal temperature of the sausage, which should reach 160 degrees F.
What Do Scotch Eggs Taste Like?
They are delicious. You really get a great flavor of the sausages against the egg, and it’s the dish. It is very moist.
I used spicy Italian sausage, which really brought out a lot of the creamiest of the eggs. You can also use Chorizo Sausage, which will add a lot of spice.
Do You Eat A Scotch Egg Hot or Cold?
Scotch eggs are a British favorite that you can find in most grocery stores. Scotch eggs are typically made out of sausage meat, with an egg wrapped around it and then deep-fried or baked. They’re usually served cold, but they taste better when heated up in the microwave for 15 seconds. These make for great lunchtime snacks on their own, or you can use them to make sandwiches like bacon and cheese scotch egg BLTs!
We tend to eat these as a breakfast item in America, hot out of the air fryer! Either way is fantastic!
What Goes Well With A Scotch Egg?
In America, we serve them as a breakfast option, where you would pair it with hashbrowns, breakfast potatoes, and anything traditionally served with sausage and eggs.
In the United Kingdom, they are served alongside chips, beans, salad and are eaten more as an appetizer or lunch option.
Following a KETO-friendly diet makes for a great afternoon snack, lunch, or dinner!
How To Store Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
After you air fry up a batch, let them cool to room temperature, and then place them into the refrigerator in an airtight container.
They will last between 3 to 4 days as long as they are kept in an airtight container. You can either reheat them or eat them cold.
How To Reheat:
You can quickly reheat these in either the microwave or the air fryer.
I tend to add them into the air fryer basket, spray generously with come cooking spray and set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, and heat until they are hot.
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- AIR FRYER CORNISH HENS
- HARD-BOILED EGGS IN AIR FRYER
Low-Carb Air Fryer Scotch Eggs — Scotch eggs are typically fried, but these low-carb, air fryer scotch eggs will give you the same taste without all of that grease!
- 6 large boiled eggs, cooked
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
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Peel the boiled eggs. Set the eggs aside.
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Combine the onion powder, parmesan, and breakfast sausage in a medium mixing bowl.
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Wrap each egg in the sausage mixture to fully enclose the egg.
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Place in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Spritz with oil spray.
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Air fry at 390 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check for doneness and continue cooking, if necessary, until sausage is cooked through.
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Slice eggs in half.
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Plate, serve and enjoy!
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When I was a teen, and still do, my mother told me I was never going to have a boyfriend because I sopped my egg juice with my toast or bisquit! LOLOL Low and behold my fiance also eats them like this. Lol contest to see who is the messiest!