Why You’re Going To Love These Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Fast. Has a cooking time of under 30 minutes.Easy. Coat each egg in sausage and seasoning and pop in the air fryer.Low Carb. Only 1 net carb per serving.High Protein. A hefty 33 grams of protein per serving.
What are Scotch Eggs?
So what is a Scotch Egg, exactly? A Scotch Egg is an egg that has been hard-boiled, encased in sausage meat, rolled in some form of breading, and then baked or fried. I don’t like to fry stuff at home. I can’t deal with all that leftover oil, the smell of the hot oil, and of course, I"m a klutz so there’s the danger of hot oil around me. Thanks to my handy dandy Air Fryer, these Air Fried Scotch Eggs give you all the deliciousness you expect from Scotch Eggs without all of the traditional efforts These are great for picnics as well, since they travel so well.
How To Make Scotch Eggs Keto
In the UK, Scotch Eggs are usually eaten covered with flour and egg wash and then coated with breadcrumbs. I wanted to make these Keto Scotch Eggs low carb, gluten-free while reducing the number of ingredients needed. So I used parmesan cheese to coat the sausage and got a lovely, crunchy crust with very little effort.
What Does A Scotch Egg Taste Like?
Scotch Eggs taste like breakfast all in one bite. They are savory, comforting, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfectly crispy on the outside while being deliciously creamy on the inside.
Keto Scotch Eggs Recipe Variations
Some people like to keep the eggs runny. I don’t do so well with runny eggs, but if you prefer those, vastly underboil the eggs since they will cook more as they air fry. Typically you’d eat these Air Fried Scotch Eggs with mustard, but they’re so flavorful, I’m not sure they need much of anything. If you love this Keto Scotch Egg recipe as much as I do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can make them too! Originally Published June 5, 2018
