Scotch Eggs

Serves 5

Ingredients:

• 5 eggs
• 350g chicken or turkey mince
• 1 – 2 cloves of garlic, to taste
• ¼ tsp paprika
• Parsley, finely chopped
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Method:

1. Set oven temperature to 200^oC (alternatively you can use an air fryer)
2. Bring a pot to boil and drop in gently 5 eggs. Cook for 6 minutes (soft boiled) or 8 minutes (hard boiled) depending on preference
3. Meanwhile, combine chicken mince, chopped parsley, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper
4. Separate mince into 5 equal portions
5. Place eggs in cool water to stop the cooking process and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Peel eggs
6. Flatten out mince portions, place an egg in the centre of each portion, and gently smooth mince around each egg.
7. If using an oven: Place egg balls on baking paper and cook for approximately 15 minutes.
8. If using an air fryer: Place balls in basket and cook for 12 minutes at 180^oC
9. Serve with salt and pepper to taste, or a little tamari soy

*TIP: these can be refrigerated for 4 days, or frozen for a quick healthy meal