Published Date: November 11, 2022
Category: Air Fryer Appetizers
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These Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are absolutely drool-worthy! Seasoned with Old Bay seasoning and wrapped in bacon, these scallops are full of flavor and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon, these bacon-wrapped scallops are fantastic on their own or as part of a meal.
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🛒 Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Ingredients
- Sea Scallops
- Bacon
- Olive Oil
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Fresh Parsley
- Lemon Wedges
- Cooking spray
*see recipe card for detailed amounts
How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Scallops in the Air Fryer
- Spray the air fryer tray with cooking spray.
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and set aside.
- On the air fryer setting, cook the bacon at 400°F for 2-3 minutes, so the bacon is slightly cooked but still pliable to wrap around the scallops.
- Brush each scallop with olive oil, then season with the Old Bay seasoning.
- Wrap each scallop with half of a strip of bacon, and insert 1-2 toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
- Place the wrapped scallops into your air fryer and cook on the air fry setting at 400°F for 8-10 minutes or until the scallops are fully cooked.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Helpful Notes:
- Each air fryer is different so cooking times may vary.
- These Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are excellent on their own or paired with creamy pasta!
- Be sure to pat the scallops dry so they brown up nicely in the air fryer!
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
These bacon-wrapped scallops are just as delicious the next day!
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover scallops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Place bacon-wrapped scallops in a freezer-safe container and keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: To reheat, place bacon-wrapped scallops in the air fryer at 400°F for 2-4 minutes or until warmed through.
FAQS
How can you tell when scallops are cooked?
When cooked, scallops will be opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
Can I cook frozen scallops in the air fryer?
You can cook frozen scallops in an air fryer, but you may struggle to wrap the bacon around them, and the bacon will cook differently. Therefore, I recommend you defrost them before cooking.
What do I serve with bacon-wrapped scallops?
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are delicious on their own or served alongside pasta, rice, and salad.
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These Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops come together in 20 minutes with only a few simple ingredients! Wonderfully seasoned sea scallops are wrapped in bacon, cooked to tender perfection, and finished with a tangy squeeze of fresh lemon. They’ll be devoured in no time!
EQUIPMENT
- Air Fryer
- Basting brush
- Toothpicks
INGREDIENTS
- 12 large sea scallops, cleaned
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- cooking spray
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- lemon wedges, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Spray the air fryer tray with cooking spray.
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and set aside.
- On the air fryer setting, cook the bacon at 400°F for 2-3 minutes, so the bacon is slightly cooked but still pliable to wrap around the scallops.
- Brush each scallop with olive oil, then season with the Old Bay seasoning.
- Wrap each scallop with half of a strip of bacon, and insert 1-2 toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
- Place the wrapped scallops into your air fryer and cook on the air fry setting at 400°F for 8-10 minutes or until the scallops are fully cooked.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
NOTES
- Each air fryer is different so cooking times may vary.
- These Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are excellent on their own or paired with creamy pasta!
- Be sure to pat the scallops dry so they brown up nicely in the air fryer!
NUTRITION
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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