Air Fryer Spicy Bay Scallops Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine bay scallops, smoked paprika, chili powder, olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; stir until evenly combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket.
• Air fry until scallops are cooked through, about 8 minutes, shaking basket halfway through the cooking time.

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.

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.

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.