Air Fryer Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs frozen sea scallops (thawed per package directions)
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp seafood seasoning i.e. Old Bay seasoning or seafood magic
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp lemon pepper or black pepper (adjust pepper to taste)
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
• fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnishing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat air fryer to 400°F (If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat option, then heat at 400 degrees F for 4 minutes).

2. 2

   Thaw scallops per package directions on a a paper towel lined plate. Pat dry with doubled paper towels and remove the tough side muscle.

3. 3

   In a small bowl stir together melted butter, oil, seafood seasoning, seasoned salt, lemon pepper (or black pepper) and garlic. Brush scallops on all sides with butter mixture.

4. 4

   Line air fryer basket with paper liner for easy clean-up,(or spray basket with cooking spray)

5. 5

   Arrange scallops in a single layer, leaving space between each one in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches, if needed.

6. 6

   Cook scallops for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. (If your scallops on the smaller size, check then at 8 minutes.) Scallops should be opaque all the way through when done with a golden brown exterior and an internal temperature of 125-130 degrees f.

7. 7

   Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices or lemon wedges.