Air Fryer Sea Scallops
Perfectly seared sea scallops with a tender, juicy center cooked quickly and easily in an air fryer for a deliciously healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss the scallops with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Place the scallops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until scallops are opaque and slightly golden on the edges.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the scallops in lemon juice and garlic for 15 minutes before air frying.