AIR FRYER SPICY BAY SCALLOPS

Air Fryer Spicy Bay Scallops image

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.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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.
Air fry until scallops are cooked through, about 8 minutes, shaking basket halfway through the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 340.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g