Garlic Butter Air Fryer Scallops
Quick and delicious scallops cooked in garlic butter using an air fryer, resulting in a perfect golden crust without excess oil.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound scallops Fresh or thawed
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter Can be homemade or store-bought
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- as needed Parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the garlic butter and lemon juice together.
- Toss the scallops in the garlic butter mixture until well coated.
Cooking
- Place the scallops in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the scallops are opaque and cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve scallops as an appetizer or main dish paired with a fresh salad, steamed vegetables, or garlic bread. A splash of white wine can enhance the meal. Make sure scallops are dry before seasoning for even cooking, and do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 45gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mg
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