Air Fryer Scallops – Step-by-Step Recipe

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Scallops have a delicate, sweet flavor that can easily be ruined by overcooking. In an air fryer, scallops cook quickly and evenly, retaining their juiciness and tenderness. This recipe is perfect even for those cooking this delicacy for the first time!

Prep time: 20 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 500 g sea scallops;
• 2 tablespoons olive oil;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 2 sprigs parsley;
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice;
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Rinse and thoroughly pat dry the sea scallops with paper towels. Press the garlic through a garlic press and finely chop the parsley.
2. Combine the olive oil with garlic, lemon juice, oregano, ground black pepper, and salt.
3. Toss the scallops with the prepared marinade and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
4. After marinating, arrange the scallops in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5. Cook for 6-8 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit) and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!