Air Fryer Scallops

Buttery air fryer scallops become tender and delicious in your Ninja Foodi or Cosori. Great served on rice or in a bed of butter noodles.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time7 mins

Course: Appetizer, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, butter, ninja foodi, scallops

Servings:

Calories: 281kcal

Author: The Typical Mom

Boil egg noodles on stovetop (if you want to serve scallops with this).
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
Put your fresh or defrosted sea scallops on paper towels to dry scallops on outside of each.
Sprinkle each one with salt and pepper.
Spray air fryer basket with non stick spray and lay scallops inside so they aren't touching.
Cook for 3 minutes. While you're waiting, combine butter and garlic in a bowl and melt in microwave.
Flip over scallops after 3 minutes and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then open basket and brush some butter on each one. Continue cooking for last 2 minutes for 7 min. total (timing will vary slightly depending on how large your pcs. are).
Remove, serve over butter noodles that are cooked and pour remaining butter mixture over the top of everything. Serve.