Air Fryer Spicy Bay Scallops Recipes

AIR FRYER OLD BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat the scallops dry and remove the side muscle from each scallop.
• Place them in a bowl with olive oil and Old Bay seasoning. Toss until evenly mixed.
• Put the scallops in the air fryer basket and set it to 400 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired and/or with fettuccine alfredo, on a salad, or with rice.

AIR FRYER BREADED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C).
• Mix cracker crumbs, garlic powder, and seafood seasoning together in a shallow bowl. Place melted butter in a second shallow bowl.
• Dip each scallop in the melted butter and then roll in the breading until completely coated. Set on a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops.
• Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange scallops in the prepared basket so that they are not touching each other; you may need to work in batches.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer for 2 minutes. Turn scallops over gently with a small spatula and cook until opaque, about 2 more minutes.

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH SRIRACHA MAYO

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce together in a small bowl. Refrigerate Sriracha mayo until ready to serve.
• Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread scallops out onto a plate or cutting board and blot dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap each scallop with 1/3 slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place bacon-wrapped scallops in the basket in a single layer; split into 2 batches if necessary.
• Cook in the air fryer for 7 minutes. Check for doneness; scallops should be opaque and bacon should be crispy. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, if necessary, checking every minute. Remove scallops carefully with tongs and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil from the bacon. Serve with Sriracha mayo.

AIR-FRYER SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg. In another bowl, toss potato flakes, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. In a third bowl, toss scallops with flour to coat lightly. Dip in egg, then in potato mixture, patting to adhere. , Arrange scallops in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until breading is golden brown and scallops are firm and opaque, 3-4 minutes longer.

AIR FRYER BAY SCALLOPS, ASPARAGUS, AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Add scallops, asparagus, mushrooms, olive oil, lemon-pepper seasoning, parsley, and paprika to a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through the cook time.
• Serve with lemon wedges.