Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
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These bacon-wrapped scallops are a salty-sweet appetizer that cooks up fast in the air fryer. This method ensures the bacon crisps perfectly around the tender scallop. Find the recipe, timing, and tips on this page.
Ingredients
- 8 to 12 large sea scallops (dry-packed)
- 4 to 6 slices bacon (regular cut, not thick), each cut in half
- Toothpicks
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: maple syrup or sweet chili for drizzling after
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Steps
- 01Remove side muscles and pat scallops very dry per base recipe.
- 02Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- 03Wrap each scallop with half a slice of bacon around the equator. Secure with a toothpick through the bacon and scallop.
- 04Ready for the air fryer.
- 05Remove toothpicks. Optional: drizzle with maple syrup or sweet chili.
Regular bacon, not thick. This is the same logic as the bacon-wrapped tenderloin. Thick bacon doesn't render in the time it takes a scallop to cook (which is fast). Regular bacon crisps in sync with the scallop. If the bacon finishes before the scallop, the scallop is overcooked. Match the cook times by matching the bacon thickness.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 02Remove the side muscle from the scallops and pat them completely dry.
- 03Spray lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 04Place scallops in the basket, ensuring they do not touch.
- 05Cook for 3 minutes, then gently flip them over.
- 06Cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque and slightly firm.
- 07Serve immediately.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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