Description
Ready to make restaurant-quality scallops at home? This simple air fryer recipe helps you create tender, perfectly cooked scallops in minutes.
Your air fryer can revolutionize the way you cook sea scallops. This recipe creates succulent scallops with a beautiful golden exterior that preserves their naturally sweet, delicate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (198°C)
- Pat scallops really dry with paper towels
- Season scallops with garlic powder and seafood seasoning
- Brush melted butter over each scallop
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray
- Place scallops in the basket without overcrowding
- Cook for 2 minutes
- Gently flip each scallop
- Continue cooking for approximately 2 more minutes until opaque
Notes
- Remove the tough side muscle before cooking
- Thaw frozen scallops completely in refrigerator overnight
- Keep scallops separated in the basket
- Internal temperature should reach 125-130°F for optimal doneness
- Watch cooking time carefully to avoid chewy texture
- Line your air fryer with foil to make cleanup easier
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: sea
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American