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.
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.
Notes
Be sure to only buy dry packed fresh sea scallops for this recipe.
4-6 scallops is perfect for one person for one meal. Scale up as necessary.
Scallops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 130 F and are opaque.
Because these are not cooked in a pan, the scallops will not turn brown but can still be done cooking.