Description
My air fryer scallops are lightly breaded to give a crisp, fresh flavor that’s easy to make! They’re golden brown, tender, and crispy!
Equipment
- My favorite air fryer
Instant Read Thermometer
Ingredients
1poundsea scallopspatted dry
1/2cupItalian breadcrumbs
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsbuttermelted
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, pepper, and salt together. Pour the melted butter into a second shallow bowl.
- Dredge each scallop through the melted butter, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until they’re completely coated.
- Arrange the scallops in a single layer in the air fryer, working in batches if necessary.
- Air fry them for 5 minutes, using tongs to carefully flip them over halfway through cooking until they are opaque and golden brown, and read 115 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
