Air Fryer Breaded Sea Scallops

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

Basic Details:

Prep time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Air Fryer Breaded Sea Scallops ingredients on a counter
     

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

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

    Melted butter in a glass bowl next to breadcrumbs and seasoning in a bowl
     

  4. Dip each scallop in melted butter, then roll in the breading until completely coated. Set on a plate and repeat with remaining scallops.

    Scallops on a baking sheet next to bowl with breadcrumbs and melted butter and a platter with breaded scallops
     

  5. 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.

    Breaded scallops on a platter and in an air fryer
     

  6. 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 Breaded Sea Scallops on a paper towel lined baking sheet

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

282

Fat

18g

Carbs

14g

Protein

17g