Air Fryer Spicy Bay Scallops

These smoky, spicy bay scallops are delicious as a main dish or as an addition to tacos, salads, or lettuce wraps.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 pound bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon cayenne red pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Air fry until scallops are cooked through, about 8 minutes, shaking basket halfway through the cooking time.