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Air Fryer Scallops
Scallops cooked in the air fryer come out perfectly in just minutes. This quick and simple recipe is the only one you'll need!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dishes
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
air fried scallops, air fryer scallop recipe, air fryer scallops, scallops in the air fryer
Servings:
2
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
8-10
large sea scallops
salt and pepper
olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray
1
tablespoon
ghee
or butter
1
clove
garlic
minced
zest of 1/2 a lemon
1/2
tablespoon
minced chives
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Pat the scallops dry using a paper towel then spritz with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
Place the scallops in the air fryer on mesh trays for oven models or in the basket in a single layer.
Air fry for 8-10 minutes until outside and edges start to turn a light golden brown and scallop is cooked through.
Meanwhile, combine ghee, garlic, lemon and chives in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Remove the air fried scallops once done cooking and drizzle the sauce over top to serve. Enjoy while hot.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
260
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
43
mg
|
Sodium:
582
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g