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Air fryer bacon wrapped scallops on a cutting board sprinkled with parsley.

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops


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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 135 kcal
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
Course Air Fryer, Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
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