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Air Fryer Scallops (Crazy Easy)

These seasoned scallops are cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer, then drizzled with garlic butter. So juicy and flavorful — you'd never believe they're ready in 10 minutes!

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 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 unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • Lemon wedges optional
  • Oil spray for basket

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
  2. Season them with garlic parsley salt and paprika. Gently toss to evenly coat the scallops in the seasoning.
  3. 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.
  4. While the scallops cook, melt the butter and add the minced garlic.
  5. Transfer the cooked scallops to a plate and drizzle the garlic butter over them, or use it as a dipping sauce.
  6. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 2056mg (86%) Potassium 496mg (14%) 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: 2servings

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.