Air Fryer Breaded Sea Scallops

Lightly breaded sea scallops cooked in the air fryer with the same results as deep frying, but without the nasty smell or mess!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 serving cooking spray
• ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• ½ cup finely crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz®)
• 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix cracker crumbs, garlic powder, and seafood seasoning together in a shallow bowl. Place melted butter in a second shallow bowl.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.