1. Preheat airfryer to 350°F. In a medium bowl combine onion, chives, 1 clove garlic, thyme, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and sage. Add ground pork; mix well.

2. In a shallow dish combine flour, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper, and paprika, if using. In another shallow dish beat together 2 eggs and water. In another shallow dish place panko.

3. Dip each cooked egg in the flour mixture. Divide meat mixture into six portions. Flatten into thin patties and fold around hard cooked eggs, sealing and smoothing edges to completely enclose.

4. Working gently with 1 sausage-wrapped egg at a time, dip eggs again into flour, shaking off excess, then coat in lightly beaten eggs. Roll in panko to coat.

5. Place scotch eggs in airfryer basket (do not overcrowd). Cook eggs 15 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and remaining 1 clove garlic. Serve eggs warm over arugula and drizzle with spicy mayonnaise.

How to Store and Serve Leftover Scotch Eggs

Cool leftover Scotch eggs completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to one month. If freezing, wrap each egg individually with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before transferring to an airtight container or freezer-safe zip-top bag. Thaw overnight, and reheat back in the air-fryer at 350°F, in a preheated 350°F oven, or in the microwave, although you'll lose out on the crisp texture of the exterior with this method. Scotch eggs can also be enjoyed cold.

Air-Fryer Scotch Eggs Recipe Variations

To change up these Scotch eggs to suit your tastes, consider these variations:

• Pork: Replace the pork with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use ground lamb for a unique flavor profile. Breakfast sausage or chorizo can also be used.
• Bacon: For an over-the-top finish, wrap the Scotch eggs with slices of bacon before cooking in the air-fryer.
• Cheese: Mix some Cheddar or favorite shredded cheese into the pork mixture for gooey pops of cheese throughout.
• Spice: Increase the heat by adding a touch of cayenne into the meat or panko breading.

Can I Make Air-Fryer Scotch Eggs Ahead?

To make Scotch eggs in advance, wrap and coat the eggs as directed, then transfer to a baking sheet or plate, wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to one month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then cook as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time as needed.

How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs

For easy-to-peel eggs, our Test Kitchen recommends steaming them. Place 1 inch of water in a 4-quart Dutch oven or deep skillet. Add a steamer basket. Bring water to boiling over high heat. Carefully add eggs. Cover; do not reduce heat. Steam for 16 minutes. Don't let your pan boil dry while the eggs are steaming. If you run out of water, add more boiling water to the pan.

How to Make Soft-Boiled Eggs

Bring water to boiling. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower eggs into water. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil. Boil 6 minutes for soft boiled or 8 minutes for a jammy but not set yolk. Drain; place in ice water until cool enough to handle. Peel eggs. If using soft-boiled eggs, use a gentle hand when enclosing them in the meat mixture.