Here’s a gluten-free air fryer Scotch eggs recipe that’s simple, crispy, and delicious—no deep frying needed and fully GF
Gluten-Free Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Ingredients (makes 4)
- 4 large eggs, boiled (soft or hard—your choice)
- 300–350 g gluten-free sausage meat
You can use GF chicken, beef, or pork mince seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs if you prefer. - 1 egg, beaten (for coating)
- ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
GF panko works best - ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
How to Boil Eggs
- Soft-boiled: 6 minutes
- Medium: 7–8 minutes
- Hard-boiled: 9–10 minutes
Cool in ice water and peel.
Instructions
- Prepare the coating:
Mix GF breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. - Wrap the eggs:
- Divide the sausage meat into 4 balls.
- Flatten each one, place the egg in the center, and gently wrap the meat around it until fully sealed.
- Coat:
- Roll each sausage-wrapped egg in beaten egg.
- Then coat in the seasoned GF breadcrumbs.
(For extra crunch, repeat egg + crumb once more.)
- Air fry:
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C (360°F).
- Lightly spray the Scotch eggs with oil.
- Cook 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and the sausage is cooked through.
- If they need more browning, add 2–3 extra minutes.
Gluten-Free Notes
- Make sure breadcrumbs and sausage meat are certified gluten-free.
- Homemade GF panko: crushed GF cornflakes or GF rice crackers work great.
- You can also skip breadcrumbs and use almond flour for a low-carb option.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with mustard, ketchup, or a GF honey-mustard dip.
- Slice in half for brunch or pack into lunchboxes.
If you want, I can also give you:
a low-FODMAP version
air fryer time tweaks for soft-boiled centers
a spicy version with chilli flakes and smoked paprika
