Air Fryer Scallops Recipe

This Air Fryer Scallops Recipe allows you to make a seafood favorite right in your air fryer. Air fried scallops are easy, tasty and perfect for a light dinner.

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Cooking Scallops In An Air Fryer

Cooking scallops in your air fryer is totally doable. While you may not achieve the sear on the outsides, the insides do stay juicy when cooked quickly at a high temp.

We are letting the scallops shine and keeping the ingredients minimal with just salt, pepper, lemon and parsley.

Ingredients Needed For Easy Scallops in Air Fryer(screenshot for grocery list)

• Jumbo Scallops
• Oil
• Salt/Pepper
• Lemons
• Parsley

How To Cook Scallops In An Air Fryer

1. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick. Preheat air fryer to 400ºF.
2. Remove side muscles from scallops (see video). Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
3. Toss scallops in oil and salt. Transfer to preheated air fryer basket along with lemon wedges.
4. Air fry scallops at 400ºF for 5-7 minutes or until opaque and cooked to 145ºF internal temp. Time will vary depending on size of scallops.
5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over scallops and sprinkle with pepper. Serve topped with chopped parsley.

What To Serve With Scallops

Air Fryer Broccoli – Air Fryer Corn on the Cob – Air Fryer Asparagus

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Air Fryer Scallops Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This Air Fryer Scallops Recipe allows you to make a seafood favorite right in your air fryer. Air fried scallops are easy, tasty and perfect for a light dinner.

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Ingredients

• 1 Lb Jumbo Scallops
• 1 Tablespoon Oil
• Salt/Pepper
• 2 Lemons - cut into wedges
• Fresh Chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick. Preheat air fryer to 400ºF.
2. Remove side muscles from scallops (see video). Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
3. Toss scallops in oil and salt. Transfer to preheated air fryer basket along with lemon wedges.
4. Air fry scallops at 400ºF for 5-7 minutes or until opaque and cooked to 145ºF internal temp. Time will vary depending on size of scallops.
5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over scallops and sprinkle with pepper. Serve topped with chopped parsley.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 903mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 24g

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