Classic Homemade Scotch Eggs
Classic homemade Scotch eggs with seasoned sausage meat and crisp golden crumb coating. A traditional family favourite from the Old-Fashioned Dinners series.
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Ingredients
- 6 soft-boiled eggs peeled
- 700 g sausage meat skins removed
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp mixed herbs
- 1-2 tsp dried chives
- salt and pepper to taste
To crumb
- ½ cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 eggs + 1 Tbsp water whisked together
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Soft boil the eggs, then cool in cold water. Peel carefully and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the sausage meat with garlic powder, onion powder, mixed herbs, dried chives, salt, worcestershire sauce and pepper. Mix well until evenly seasoned.
- Divide the sausage mixture into 6 equal portions. Flatten one portion in your hand. Then, wrap it around each peeled egg. Press gently to seal and fully cover the egg. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
- Prepare three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with the whisked egg mixture, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Roll each sausage-covered egg first in flour, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat well in breadcrumbs.
- Place the Scotch eggs into the air fryer basket. Cook at 170°C for 15 minutes or 180°C for 10 minutes. Cook until they are golden and cooked through.
- Alternatively, shallow fry in oil over medium heat, turning regularly until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, place on paper towels and allow to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle lightly with extra salt if desired.
Notes
Stacey's Kitchen Tips:
- Wet hands make it easier to shape the sausage meat around the eggs
- Chill the Scotch eggs for 15 minutes before crumbing if the sausage mixture feels soft
- Panko breadcrumbs give the best crunchy coating
- Let them rest before cutting so they hold together well
Variations & Substitutions:
- Use pork or beef sausage meat depending on preference
- Add paprika or mustard powder for extra flavour
- Swap panko crumbs for regular breadcrumbs if needed
Servings: 6 Scotch Eggs