Seafood is on the top of my list when it comes to protein.

Whether if its shrimp, salmon, or scallops.

I love the clean feeling after eating seafood because its not too heavy.

Garlic Lemon Butter Scallops Air Fryer Recipe | Air Fryer Recipes

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It is very similar to pan-searing them but in an air fryer.

This is a simple recipe with a classic garlic lemon butter sauce.

ensure you dont overcook these because they get real chewy.

Garlic Lemon Butter Scallops Air Fryer Recipe | Air Fryer Recipes

Scallops can be tricky to cook, but you might cook just about anything in an air fryer.

Season with salt and pepper, then flip them after 3 minutes.

verify to check on them, because they cook easily.

Garlic Lemon Butter Scallops Air Fryer Recipe | Air Fryer Recipes

It should take about 6 minutes.

Next, once the scallops are cooked, remove them from the fryer.

Youll want to start making your sauce that is going to go pour over the scallops when finished.