Air Fryer Scotch Eggs (2024)

FAQs

How long do I put my eggs in the air fryer? ›

Use your air fryer to fry eggs if you are in a hurry and need a quick on-the go-breakfast. Cut and shape your foil the night before and let your air fryer do the work for you while your coffee brews in the morning. No ramekin required! If you increase your foil size to 8x10 inches you can cook 2 eggs at a time.

Place the egg in the middle and wrap the egg with the meat. Pinch the edges together and smooth the ball so that there are no gaps or bumps. (If the covering isn't even, the Scotch egg will split during cooking.)

Try Using The Oven To Reheat Scotch Eggs Instead

One option is to gently warm them in the oven at around 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through. This method ensures even heating without the risk of explosion.

How long to cook depends on the type of eggs you want to make and the model of air fryer. In general, preheat air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Air fry at 280°F for 9-10 minutes for soft-boiled eggs; 12-13 minutes for hard-boiled eggs; or 3 minutes for over-easy eggs.

Raw eggs must be received in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 7°C (45°F) or less. Raw shell eggs that have not been specifically treated to destroy all viable Salmonella must be refrigerated at an ambient air temperature of 7°C (45°F) or below while stored and displayed.

Laurence says she always chooses parchment paper over aluminum foil in the air fryer. Parchment paper is more versatile because it is non-reactive. "Whatever food you're putting on that aluminum foil is going to react with aluminum," Laurence says.

Air frying uses the rapid circulation of hot air to cook and crisp your food. While lining your air fryer with foil might seem like a convenient way to minimize cleanup, it's not recommended. Foil can disrupt the airflow within the appliance, preventing food from cooking evenly.

Why are my air fryer hard-boiled eggs so hard to peel? I find that using older eggs makes them much easier to peel. If I need to use newer eggs, I let them sit in the ice water longer and even in the fridge for at least a few hours. Colder eggs peel easier than warm ones.

We've made the popular scotch egg recipe much healthier than the classic version by baking them, instead of deep-frying in oil. We've made the popular scotch egg recipe much healthier than the classic version by baking them, instead of deep-frying in oil.

Should you keep Scotch eggs in the fridge? ›

Cooked Scotch Eggs will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you are preparing Scotch Eggs in advance and want to store them until you're ready to cook, you can store Uncooked Scotch Eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze Scotch eggs for around three months.

If you'd like to make the Scotch eggs one day in advance, boil the eggs and wrap them in sausage. Instead of immediately cooking, store the prepared eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Fry them immediately before you plan to serve them.

Tip. Test Kitchen Tip: To reheat Scotch eggs, simply coated them with abundant cooking oil and place them in the air-fryer basket once again (or in the oven, if that's your preferred method) at 350 degrees, for about 10-12 minutes.

Depending on the size of your pan, lower as many eggs as you can into the oil, and cook for 8-10 mins until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper, leave to cool a little, then serve halved with some piccalilli.

Your air fryer can make perfect soft, medium or hard cooked eggs -- no boiling water required!

Never cook eggs directly from frozen. To defrost, move the egg from the freezer to the refrigerator to be stored overnight, this will help to avoid any exposure to bacteria. To quicken the process, run cold water over the freezing container. Be sure to use the eggs as soon as they have thawed.