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breaded fried scallops on a plate topped with melted butter
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5 from 6 votes

Air Fryer Scallops

Easy breaded cajun Air Fryer Scallops are the most delicious way to cook scallops! They're coated in a cajun-breadcrumb mixture, then fried in the air fryer so that they're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer breaded fried scallops, air fryer cajun scallops, air fryer scallops
Servings: 4
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. scallops thawed, large (10-20 per pound)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs plain or whole wheat (regular or gluten free)
  • 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • olive oil/avocado oil spray

Instructions

  • Run your finger along the side of each scallop and remove the side muscle; discard it. Place scallops on a plate then pat them dry with a paper towel. Drizzle the scallops with the olive oil.
  • Next, combine the breadcrumbs, cajun seasoning and salt in a bowl, then transfer the scallops to that bowl and stir so that the scallops are coated.
  • Line your air fryer with foil, then place the scallops into it, making sure they're not overlapping. If they don't all fit, you'll have to cook them in batches. Spray the scallops with a little olive oil/avocado oil spray (optional, but makes them a little crispier).
  • Air fry the scallops at 400° for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket half way through.

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Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Whether you're using fresh or frozen scallops, remember to pat them dry beforehand so they crisp up nicely in the air fryer
*Lining your air fryer with foil will ensure a smooth clean-up process 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg