PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM
Who stated you want a special day to eat scallops? Not us. These air-fried scallops are the proper strategy to get a crispy fried deal with anytime, with none sizzling oil problem. Pan-fried scallops are recognized for his or her signature high crust and buttery-tender texture. We breaded these in crispy panko tossed with melted butter to attain the identical vibe in an air fryer as an alternative of in a super-hot skillet. The result’s juicy, crisp, and completely tender air fryer scallops with a splash of spice from seafood’s greatest pal: Previous Bay seasoning. And don’t overlook the remoulade!
Scallops 101
– Dry sea scallops are an absolute must-have for this recipe. And never simply patted dry; we’re speaking shipped and packaged dry too. “Moist” scallops are soaked in a water and sodium tripolyphosphate resolution for preservation after harvesting. They’re sometimes cheaper and may be discovered frozen and thawed. Sadly, moist scallops (deliberately) retain a number of water, making them nearly not possible to air fry with out making the breading tremendous soggy. Dry scallops may be discovered contemporary or frozen and have a meatier chew. They’ll really feel barely cheesy to the contact, even earlier than patting dry with a paper towel. Should you’re unsure what form your grocery store has, ask somebody on the seafood counter for assist. Belief us; it’s definitely worth the social interplay.
– Earlier than patting dry, make sure to take away the small muscle from the facet of the scallop. Then, be at liberty to discard or freeze for seafood inventory. The muscle might have already been eliminated.
– Every scallop needs to be about 1 ounce to make sure they’ll prepare dinner evenly. When you have some scallops on the smaller facet, prepare dinner all of them in the identical batch, separate from any bigger ones, and regulate the cooking time by a few minute.
Air fryer suggestions
– Nearly something breaded and fried will profit from chill time within the fridge. These scallops aren’t any totally different. After breading, popping them within the oven for a fast 20 minutes will permit the breading to stay and keep caught after frying. Set the scallops on a paper towel-lined plate to wick away any extra moisture.
– Struggle the urge to spray your air fryer with a non-stick aerosol spray. Many air fryers have a producer’s suggestion to not use aerosol sprays on the danger of inflicting the non-stick coating to peel off. As an alternative, brush the floor of the air fryer basket with impartial oil.
Makes use of for fried scallops
We’re excited to pile these fried scallops onto a French roll with lettuce and tomatoes to make a scallop po’boy. However they’d even be incredible served with all the sides that fried seafood loves: double-fried french fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, or potato salad. Like all fried meals, these are greatest eaten contemporary. Leftovers will preserve within the fridge for as much as 3 days. To reheat, place within the air fryer at 390° and warmth by, about 2-3 minutes.
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Yields:
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For the Scallops
c.
seasoned panko breadcrumbs
tsp.
Previous Bay or Cajun seasoning
lemon, lower into wedges for serving
For the Remoulade Sauce
tbsp.
Louisiana-style sizzling sauce (Louisiana, Frank’s, Tobasco, Crystal, and so on.)
scallion, thinly sliced
clove garlic, grated or minced
tsp.
Previous Bay or Cajun seasoning
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- In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and Previous Bay till effectively mixed. Drizzle in melted butter, gently tossing the panko with a fork to evenly incorporate the butter.
- Pat the scallops dry and season throughout with 1 teaspoon of salt. Place the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs in shallow bowls to create a dredge station. Coat a scallop in flour and faucet off any extra. Then coat within the egg, then lastly within the panko combination. (Work with one dry hand and one moist hand to keep away from additional mess.) Press the panko combination into the scallop to make sure it adheres, and place it onto a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining scallops. Place scallops within the fridge for 20 minutes, uncovered.
- In the meantime, make the remoulade: In a small bowl, mix all the remoulade substances and whisk till clean. Cowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Brush the floor of the air fryer basket with impartial oil and set the air fryer to 390°. Take away scallops from the fridge and test the breading for any moist spots. If there are moist spots, pat them gently with a little bit of the panko combination. Organize half of the scallops within the air fryer basket in order that none are touching, and prepare dinner for 3 minutes. Utilizing tongs or a versatile spatula, gently flip every scallop and prepare dinner for an extra 3 minutes. The panko breading needs to be golden brown and really feel crisp to the contact. Repeat with the remaining half. Serve instantly with remoulade and a lemon wedge.
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