Air Fried Scallops
Try your hand at these Air Fryer Scallops for an easy recipe that delivers tender, perfectly seasoned scallops in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 pound sea scallops patted dry
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together. Pour melted butter into a second shallow bowl.
- Dredge each scallop through the melted butter, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until they’re completely coated; set aside on a plate.
- Lightly spray the preheated air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange scallops in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
- Air fry the scallops for 2 minutes. Use tongs to carefully flip them over, then air fry for 3 more minutes until opaque and golden brown.
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Notes
How to Reheat Scallops in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees.
2. Cook leftover sea scallops in the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes, until warmed thoroughly.
How to Cook Frozen Scallops in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees. 2. Place frozen scallops in the air fryer and cook for about 7 minutes, flipping them halfway through.Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 26gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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