Description
Air Fried Scallops with Lemon Butter are quick to make, use only a few simple ingredients, and are super versatile. The scallops are perfectly tender, flavorful, and made even better with the lemon butter pairing.
Ingredients
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Scallops
- 8–10 ounces sea scallops
- 1.5 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Lemon Butter
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh finely minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Season Scallops – Start by seasoning the dried scallops on both sides with the spices.
- Air Fry – Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray then add the scallops (make sure they’re not touching). Lightly spray the tops of the scallops with cooking spray. Air Fry for 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees F until cooked through (opaque and 125 degrees F internal temp.)
- Lemon Butter – Mix together the melted butter, lemon zest, parsley, and garlic. Drizzle over the cooked scallops or serve on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main, Seafood
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fried Scallops, Scallops in Air Fryer, Air Fried Scallops with Lemon Butter