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Air Fryer Scallops

Air Fryer Scallops is a fool-proof recipe for cooking pre-frozen, smaller scallops. Perfect for topping salads and pasta.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 124kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bag of frozen scallops
  • 2 tsp Cajun or blackened seasoning

Instructions

  • Thaw the frozen scallops according to package directions.
  • Rinse the scallops under cold water and drain well.
  • Gently remove any visible side muscles.
  • Gently dry the scallops between two layers of paper towels.
  • Lightly season one side of the scallops with your seasoning of choice.
  • Place the scallops in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
  • Cook them at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches between 125 and 130 degrees F. There's no need to flip the scallops over during the cooking process.
  • Serve the scallops on top of a Caesar salad or Fettuccine Alfredo.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg