2 tablespoons of olive oil or melted butter<\/li>\n
1 teaspoon of garlic powder<\/li>\n
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika<\/li>\n
Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Preparation:<\/strong>\n
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Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.<\/li>\n
In a mixing bowl, toss the scallops with olive oil (or melted butter), garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Make sure the scallops are evenly coated with the seasoning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Air Frying:<\/strong>\n
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Preheat the air fryer to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C) for 3-5 minutes.<\/li>\n
Arrange the scallops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other to allow even cooking.<\/li>\n
Cook the scallops for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. They should be golden brown on the outside and opaque in the center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Serving:<\/strong>\n
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Once cooked, remove the scallops from the air fryer and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.<\/li>\n
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes or as part of a seafood platter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Enjoy your delicious, perfectly cooked air fryer scallops!<\/p>\n