Name: Air Fryer Scallops
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 lb scallops; 1/4 teasppon salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin); 2-3 tabelspoons chimichurri sauce to serve (https://www.twopurplefigs.com/chimichurri-recipe/)

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If you love scallops and want a fool proof way to enjoy them–then you need to try these Air Fryer Scallops. They’re an easy, quick and tasty way to make a scallop recipe with minimal mess. If you’re looking for detailed video and post on How to Cook Scallops seared or baked–then I got you covered with that post!

Today’s post is as simple as can be, and it’s a post for seafood lovers, particularly Scallops lovers. We love scallops and there are so many ways to cook scallops. Seared Scallops offer you the perfect golden sear with a rich buttery taste. Oven Baked Scallops offer you a luscious scallop with a decadent crunch from the topping.

It was only natural for me to try Air fryer scallops if you’ve been following my love for Air Fryer Recipes. The trick to air fryer recipes is always to keep your food at a single layer, and to check halfway either to shake or flip the food.

Why Air Fryer Scallops?

Super quick! Air fryer scallops are done in 10 minutes max!
No mess. Skip the sear and splatter of butter when making scallops in air fryer.
Same delicious taste. Seriously tastes the same! except you won’t have the rich buttery taste, but we solved that with the herb sauce!
Endless variations! We love flavoring the scallops once they’re done, so we added a drizzle of Chimichurri Recipe on top.
You can also add Garlic Butter Sauce or any flavored butter over the top.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Scallops

Scallops : I used smaller scallops, you can however use any size scallops you want.
Salt and Pepper
Olive oil ( I love Moroccan olive oil-Mina)
You can add here your favorite spices: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chilli powder, etc. I however, just added salt and pepper since i’m using Chimichurri Recipe to finish off.

How to Make Air Fryer Scallops Step by Step

Start by patting your sea scallops dry using paper towels. This is essential for any spices/flavors to stick over the scallops, and essential for the scallops to crisp up in the air fryer too.
At that point, you can go ahead and season your scallops with salt, pepper and olive oil and toss them well.
Now you’ll arrange the scallops in the air fryer basket. It’s best to spray the basket first, and as always remember to have the scallops arranged in a single layer.
Now you’ll air fry at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes. Then you’ll flip the scallops and air fry for another 4 minutes until they’re done.
Drizzle the Chimichurri Sauce over the cooked scallops and serve right away! We love serving them over a salad plate with extra capers and red chillies 🙂

Tips for Scallops in Air Fryer

Always pat dry your scallops before seasoning them and air frying.
Make sure you spray the basket with oil, and better off, toss the seasoned scallops with olive oil.
Arrange the scallops in a single layer in your air fryer basket always.
Don’t forget to flip halfway!
Choose any size scallops you like–adjust cooking times.
Add the scallops to pasta, salad, rice, drench them in sauce, or personalize this recipe to your taste however you prefer.

How to Serve Scallops?

Over Pasta
With Rice
As a salad topping
With potatoes
On a side of greens
Roasted Veggies on the side

Do I need an air fryer to cook Scallops?

Oh no, there are so many ways to Cook Scallops. I share a video and step by step on pan searing scallops, and oven baked scallops. So today’s recipe is just a quick version, and a great way to use your air fryer!

How to know when Scallops are Cooked?

Once scallops have cooked, you’ll notice they’ll be opaque in color and feel quite firm to the touch. If you have a thermometer and want to check, then you’ll be looking for an internal temperature of 125-130 degrees F.

Leftover Scallops

Store any leftover scallops in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Best way is to reheat the scallops in the air fryer at 350 for 3 minutes–they taste just as fresh!

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Air Fryer Scallops

Air fryer scallops --The easiest Scallops recipe you'll ever make! Seriously delicious, quick, no fuss and TASTY scallops! Video and Tips!

Course Main Course, Main Dish, Seafood

Cuisine American, seafood

Keyword air fryer, air fryer recipes, how to cook scallops, scallop recipes, scallops, scallops recipe

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 342 kcal

Author Mahy

Ingredients

1 lb scallops
1/4 teasppon salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
2-3 tabelspoons chimichurri sauce to serve https://www.twopurplefigs.com/chimichurri-recipe/

Instructions

Start by patting the scallops dry using kitchen papers on a plate.
Season the scallops with salt, pepper and olive oil. Make sure to toss the scallops well in seasoning.
Arrange all the scallops in your air fryer basket in a single layer. It's crucial for them to be in a single layer to cook evenly and have a golden crust.
Air fry the scallops at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes, and then flip the scallops and continue air frying for another 4 minutes.
The scallops should look golden, opaque and feel firm to the touch when done.
Remove the air fryer scallops and place them on a salad plate, serve along salad, pasta, rice, potatoes, veggies, however you want.
Don't forget to drizzle some chimchurri sauce on top for more flavor.
Enjoy

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