Cooking Scallops In Air Fryer

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In my family we are huge seafood lovers. Scallops rank pretty high with our favorite types of seafood, so everyone clapped and cheered when I told them we were having Air Fryer Old Bay Scallops for dinner.

Okay, okay…I may have over exaggerated the clapping and cheering part. But hey, no one complained and I think I even got a smile from one of the kids 😉 I at least call that a mom win.

A pound of scallops won't feed my whole family by themselves. So I served them over fettuccine alfredo.

How to make Air Fryer Old Bay Scallops

Start by patting dry the scallops with paper towels. And check to see if the side muscle needs to be removed. If the side muscle is still attached simply peel it off.

The side muscles are perfectly edible, they just get a little tough.

Then add a Tbps of Old Bay seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil.

This seasoning is perfect for seafood but I also use it a TON with chicken.

Toss until evenly combined and then place the scallops in the air fryer basket.

Set the air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes, really depending on how big the scallops are. Mine took 5 minutes exactly. I love that this is such a quick meal to throw together.

A beautiful golden brown crust forms on each scallop. So pretty!

Enjoy Air Fryer Old Bay Scallops as is or over fettuccine alfredo!

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Even more seafood recipes in the air fryer similar to Old Bay Scallops…

Air Fryer Shrimp and Broccoli

Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Salmon

And these amazing Air Fryer Crab Cakes

More scallop recipes to try…

Hibachi Scallops and Bacon Fried Rice

Scallops with Mexican Street Corn Puree

Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops

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Air Fryer Old Bay Scallops

Air Fryer Old Bay Scallops have a simple seasoning and cooked to perfection in minutes in the air fryer, great served with fettuccine alfredo

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 186 kcal

1 pound scallops
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
Optional: lemon wedges

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.

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