Air Fryer Spicy Bay Scallops

These air fryer spicy bay scallops are good on their own or can be served in lettuce wraps, tacos, salads, served over rice, pasta, etc. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Basic Details:

Prep time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

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

  2. Combine bay scallops, smoked paprika, chili powder, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; stir until evenly combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

179

Fat

4g

Carbs

7g

Protein

29g