Cajun Air Fryer Scallops
Easy breaded Cajun Air Fryer Scallops are coated in a seasoned bread crumb mixture, then fried in the air fryer so they're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Yield: 4 servings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound large (10-20) scallops, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Olive oil or avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Line air fryer with aluminum foil.
- 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 olive oil over the scallops.
- Combine the bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning and salt in a bowl, then transfer the scallops to that bowl and stir gently until the scallops are coated.
- Place the scallops in the air fryer, making sure they're not overlapping. If they don't all fit, cook them in batches. Spray the scallops with a little olive oil/avocado oil spray.
- Air fry the scallops at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket after 5 minutes.
Attribution
Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / bhofack2