Scotch eggs are protein-packed but usually breaded in carbs. Swap an almond crumb for the breadcrumbs and you keep the crunch with barely any carbs. The air fryer crisps them golden. Here's how, with the numbers.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make low-carb scotch eggs in an air fryer?
A: Wrap soft-boiled eggs in sausage meat, coat in almond crumb, and air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 15–18 minutes — around 3g carbs each.
Q: What replaces the breadcrumbs?
A: Almond flour with a little parmesan, crisp and low-carb.
The low-carb crumb
Almond flour mixed with parmesan crisps up like a breadcrumb coating with a fraction of the carbs. Wrap boiled eggs in seasoned sausage meat, dip in beaten egg, then the almond crumb, and air fry until golden and cooked through.
The recipe
Low-Carb Scotch Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, soft-boiled & peeled
- 400g sausage meat
- 60g almond flour, 30g parmesan
- 1 beaten egg, paprika
Method
- Wrap each egg in sausage meat.
- Dip in beaten egg, then almond crumb.
- Air fry at 180°C for 15–18 minutes.
- Turn for even browning.
Tips
- Soft-boil the eggs for a runny centre.
- Almond crumb crisps like breadcrumb.
- Turn them for an even golden crust.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make low-carb scotch eggs in an air fryer?
Wrap soft-boiled eggs in sausage meat, coat in an almond-and-parmesan crumb, and air fry at 180°C for 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
What replaces breadcrumbs in low-carb scotch eggs?
Almond flour mixed with parmesan crisps up like a breadcrumb coating but with barely any carbs.
Is this medical advice?
No. These are general lower-carb ideas. Carbohydrate needs are individual, so follow your GP or dietitian and guidance from the NHS and Diabetes UK.