AIR-FRYER SCALLOPS

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I never liked seafood until my husband urged me to try scallops, and now I love them. With the crunchy breading, my air-fryer scallops are the best you'll ever have. -Martina Preston, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/3 cup mashed potato flakes
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 sea scallops (about 3/4 pound), patted dry
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg. In another bowl, toss potato flakes, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. In a third bowl, toss scallops with flour to coat lightly. Dip in egg, then in potato mixture, patting to adhere. , Arrange scallops in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until breading is golden brown and scallops are firm and opaque, 3-4 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 1138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.