Air Fryer Sea Scallops
Delight in perfectly cooked, tender sea scallops with a golden crust, made effortlessly in the air fryer for a quick and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss the sea scallops with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Place the scallops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until scallops are golden and opaque.
- Remove scallops and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve the scallops over a bed of garlic butter pasta or alongside a fresh green salad.
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