For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the breading mixture. Ensure scallops are dry before breading; this helps the breading adhere better and promotes crisping. Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or a spicy aioli.
Air Fryer Breaded Sea Scallops
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME5 mins
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TOTAL TIME15 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS52
Experience the sublime taste of perfectly crisp, golden sea scallops without the fuss of deep frying. These air-fried delights offer a symphony of textures and flavors, making them an irresistible appetizer or light meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate14 g
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Cholesterol69 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein17 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium589 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat18 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Gather all your ingredients and prepare your workspace. (5 minutes)
02
Step
2 mins
Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C). (5 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers, garlic powder, and seafood seasoning. In a separate shallow bowl, place the melted butter. (5 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Dip each scallop into the melted butter, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dredge the buttered scallop in the cracker crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breading evenly. Place the breaded scallop on a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops. (15 minutes)
05
Step
6 mins
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the breaded scallops in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. (5 minutes)
06
Step
0 mins
Carefully place the basket in the preheated air fryer and cook for 2 minutes. Gently flip the scallops with a small spatula and continue cooking until they are opaque and golden brown, about 2 more minutes. (4 minutes)
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Rahul Bailey
May 8, 2025Easy and quick weeknight meal!
Aiyana Berge
Apr 8, 2025Make sure your scallops are really dry before breading, otherwise the breading will be soggy.
Deontae Bashirian
Mar 23, 2025The Old Bay seasoning really makes these scallops sing! Don't skip it.
Filomena Cassin
Mar 19, 2025I used gluten-free crackers and they worked great!
Damian Stiedemann
Mar 15, 2025My air fryer runs a little hot, so I reduced the cooking time by a minute. Keep an eye on them!
Jaquelin Sanford
Jan 30, 2025These are great as an appetizer or served over pasta with a lemon butter sauce.
Paris Grant
Dec 27, 2024I added a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breading for a little kick. Delicious!
Herbert Witting
Dec 1, 2024These were surprisingly good! I was skeptical about air frying scallops, but they came out perfectly crispy.