INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted, or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 2 small cloves
- 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Remove any side muscle from the fresh scallops with a sharp knife. Rinse them under cold water and then pat dry with a paper towel.
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Place scallops in a medium bowl, then add the butter, garlic, and seasonings. Toss together until the scallops are fully coated.
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Spray basket with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Then place the scallops in a single layer into the air fryer basket.
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Air fry the scallops 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes turning halfway through the cooking process, until scallops are tender and opaque.
NOTES:
Optional Favorite Sauce: Extra butter sauce, cocktail sauce, herb garlic sauce, teriyaki sauce, chimichurri sauce, or fresh pesto sauce.
Optional Additional Toppings: Lemon wedge, fresh dill or parsley, roasted garlic, drizzle of chili oil or fresh thyme and mango salsa.
Scallops cooks quickly in the air fryer so check them after a few minutes. And remember cooking times may vary depending on the size of the scallops.
NUTRITION:
Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
