Air Fryer Spicy Bay Scallops recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne red pepper

Nutrition Info

178.8 calories
carbohydrate: 7.2 g
cholesterol: 68.5 mg
fat: 3.8 g
fiber: 1 g
protein: 28.9 g
saturatedFat: 0.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 340.7 mg
sugar: 0.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Combine bay scallops, smoked paprika, chili powder, olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl, stir until evenly combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket.

  3. Air fry until scallops are cooked through, about 8 minutes, shaking basket halfway through the cooking time.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

These spicy scallops are good on their own or can be served in lettuce wraps, tacos, salads, served over rice, pasta, etc. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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