Crispy Air-Fried Scotch Eggs
Crispy Air-Fried Scotch Eggs feature a crunchy panko crust around juicy pork sausage and a tender hard-boiled egg, delivering rich, peppery warmth in every bite. A cool Greek yogurt–mango chutney sauce adds tangy sweetness with a hint of curry and cayenne for balance. Serve as a brunch centerpiece, game-day snack, or make-ahead appetizer that’s satisfying and shareable.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Scotch Eggs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the dipping sauce: Stir together yogurt, chutney, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, curry powder, and cayenne in a small bowl. Refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Make the Scotch eggs: Divide the pork sausage into 6 equal portions. Press each portion into a thin patty. Set 1 hard-boiled egg in the center of each patty and wrap the sausage around the egg, sealing all sides. Set aside.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 4
Put flour in a small bowl, beaten eggs in another small bowl, and panko on a plate. Dredge each sausage-wrapped egg in flour, then dip into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off. Roll in panko and set on a plate.
- 5
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the eggs in the basket in a single layer without crowding; cook in batches if needed. Air-fry for 12 minutes in the preheated air fryer, turning the eggs halfway through. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
- 6
Serve with the dipping sauce.
- Calories 666.16 kcal High 33%
- Protein 25.42 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 40.47 g 15%
- Total Fat 43.81 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 8.95 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 302.85 mg High 101%
- Sodium 840.58 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 1.46 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 56.73 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 277.38 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 18.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.72 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Scotch Eggs is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 666.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Scotch Eggs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, Curry Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Scotch Eggs?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 666.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Scotch Eggs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Scotch Eggs healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Scotch Eggs has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 666.16 calories and 25.42 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 840.58 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.95 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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