5 from 18 votes
Air Fryer Scallops (Crazy Easy)
This recipe for Air Fryer Scallops uses simple seasoning and butter to highlight the natural sweetness and delicate texture of scallops. Air frying gives the scallops a tender interior and a gently browned exterior without heavy breading or frying oil. The garlic butter adds richness and a savory balance. It’s a neat way to prepare scallops quickly with minimal hands-on time using an air fryer basket. Lemon wedges provide an optional fresh acidity to brighten the dish before serving.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
365 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb scallops
- 1 tsp garlic parsley salt
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp parsley
- lemon optional, wedges
- cooking spray for basket
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
- Season them with garlic parsley salt and paprika. Gently toss to evenly coat the scallops in the seasoning.
- Oil or spray the air fryer basket, then add the scallops. Cook them for 6 minutes total, flipping halfway through. The internal temperature should reach 125°F.
- While the scallops cook, melt the butter and add the minced garlic.
- Transfer the cooked scallops to a plate and drizzle the garlic butter over them, or use it as a dipping sauce.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
2056mg
(86%)
Potassium
496mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
834IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 2056mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 834IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.