Description
For a dinner that’s rich yet light at the same time, try this 6-ingredient air fryer bacon wrapped scallops recipe!
Cuisine American
Servings 4– 6 servings
Calories 493kcal
Ingredients
1poundlarge sea scallops
1poundcenter cut slices of bacon
3tablespoonsmelted butter
1/2teaspoonof old bay seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1teaspoonhoney
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional
Instructions
- Brush your bacon strips with honey. This will help them carmelize in the air fryer and add a slightly sweet flavor.
- Place your bacon in your air fryer basket. Cook it at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Toss the bacon slices a few times to keep them moving. You will slightly precook it so when you wrap it around your scallop it will fully cook since it takes longer for the bacon than the scallop to cook. It is okay to overlap your bacon. You are not looking to get it crisp at this point, just slightly cooked.
Pat your scallops with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap your scallops with ½-1 slice of bacon. I was able to wrap most of my scallops with a whole slice of bacon but may have to trim the bottom of the bacon depending on how the scallop is shaped.
Hold the bacon in place with a toothpick.
- Melt your butter and incorporate the old bay seasoning. Brush the butter mixture over your scallops.
- Cook your scallops at 350 for 11-13 minutes. You do not want to overcook your scallops. The bacon should be crispy and the scallops should be firm but slightly bounce back when you touch it. Optional: sprinkle red pepper flakes over top of them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 41gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1923mgSugar: 1g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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