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Ingredients
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½ cup finely crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz®)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
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cooking spray
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C).
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Mix cracker crumbs, garlic powder, and seafood seasoning together in a shallow bowl. Place melted butter in a second shallow bowl.
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Dip each scallop in melted butter, then roll in the breading until completely coated. Set on a plate and repeat with remaining scallops.
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Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange scallops in the prepared basket so that they are not touching each other; you may need to work in batches.
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Cook in the preheated air fryer for 2 minutes. Turn scallops over gently with a small spatula and cook until opaque, about 2 more minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
282 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
17g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 282 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
Sodium 589mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 17g | 33% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 44mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 302mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.