Cajun sea scallops in the air fryer is the easiest way to cook scallops at home! This quick spicy scallop recipe is an easy air fryer recipe and done in about 10 minutes. Perfect served with a side, on pasta or with some roasted vegetables.
Author:Julia
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:6 minutes
Total Time:11 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
4–6Sea scallops
Cooking spray
Kosher salt to taste
Cajun seasoning
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 400 F.
Take your fresh sea scallops out of the fridge and quickly rinse them in cold water. Remove the side muscle with your fingers and pat dry with paper towels.
Once your air fryer is preheated, line the basket with aluminium foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Lightly spray the scallops with cooking oil and season with kosher salt and coat with cajun seasoning all over.
Place all the scallops in the air fryer and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes until they are opaque and register at least 130 F internally.
Serve with pasta, salad or alongside roasted vegetables.