Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for parties or any special occasion. The scallops are wrapped in bacon, which helps to keep them moist and juicy, and then they are cooked in an air fryer until the bacon is crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 Scallops
- 6 bacon slices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks
- For Marinade:
- 4 TBSP butter
- 1TBSP lemon juice
- 2 TBSP Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worchester sauce
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Melt the butter, and add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Dry the scallops with paper towels and dip them in the marinade. Leave it in it for 20 minutes.
- Cut bacon slices in half. (Half a bacon slice is usually enough to wrap one scallop)
- Wrap each scallop in a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Spritz spraying oil over scallops.
- Arrange scallops in a single layer in the air fryer, and cook for 6-10 minutes (390 F) turning halfway until the scallop is tender and opaque and bacon is cooked through. Enjoy!
Notes:
Do not overcook scallops or bacon
Scallops can be easily overcooked, resulting in rubbery, dry flesh. To avoid this, cook scallops in an air fryer. Bacon-wrapped scallops are a particular favorite – the bacon adds flavor and prevents the scallops from drying out.
When cooking bacon-wrapped scallops, be sure to cook them until the bacon is crisp but not burnt. Overcooking the bacon will make it tough and difficult to eat.
