Recipes Seafood Shellfish Scallops Air Fryer Breaded Sea Scallops 4.1 (15) 13 Reviews 2 Photos Cook lightly breaded sea scallops in the air fryer with the same results as deep frying, but without the smell or mess! Submitted by Kim's Cooking Now Updated on July 15, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ cup finely crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz®) ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry cooking spray Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C). Mix cracker crumbs, garlic powder, and seafood seasoning together in a shallow bowl. Place melted butter in a second shallow bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dip each scallop in melted butter, then roll in the breading until completely coated. Set on a plate and repeat with remaining scallops. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange scallops in the prepared basket so that they are not touching each other; you may need to work in batches. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook in the preheated air fryer for 2 minutes. Turn scallops over gently with a small spatula and cook until opaque, about 2 more minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 23 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 282 Calories 18g Fat 14g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 282 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 69mg 23% Sodium 589mg 26% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 1g Protein 17g 33% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 44mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 302mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.