Air Fryer Scallops

What Goes With It

• A green salad
• Steamed asparagus
• Cauliflower rice

How to Make Air Fryer Scallops

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1. Heat the air fryer to 200°C / 390°F for 3 minutes. Pat the scallops very dry with paper towels. Toss with the oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.

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2. Arrange the scallops in a single layer in the basket with space between them. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and just opaque in the middle.

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3. Mix the melted butter, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spoon over the scallops, scatter with the parsley and serve at once.

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A Few Notes

Buy dry-packed scallops if you can; wet-packed ones are soaked in a solution and brown poorly.

If your basket is small, cook the scallops in two batches rather than crowding them.

Check one at 6 minutes; the middle should be just opaque.

Changing the Recipe

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.

Leftovers

Best eaten straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 day; eat cold in a salad.

Air Fryer Scallops: Your Questions Answered

Air Fryer Scallops Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.