Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Air fryer bacon wrapped scallops can be served as an elegant main course or whipped up for a simple family dinner! Ready in 30 minutes with only 6 ingredients.

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Looking for an easy meal that's sure to impress? Whether you’re entertaining or just looking for a fun family meal, these air fryer bacon wrapped scallops are always a hit!

Scallops can be an intimidating dish, but with this recipe, they’re almost foolproof.

The bacon helps keep them juicy while adding that irresistible pork flavor, and the air fryer cooks them to tender perfection. It takes out all the guesswork!

Fresh seafood is such a treat. And whether you’ve been craving scallops or they simply catch your eye at the seafood counter, this recipe is sure to do them justice.

You’ll want to make scallops all the time!

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

STEP ONE: Brush the bacon strips with honey, then place in the air fryer basket.

STEP TWO: Cook at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes, tossing the bacon slices a few times.

STEP THREE: Pat the scallops with a paper towel, then season with salt and pepper.

STEP FOUR: Wrap the scallops with ½-1 slice of bacon depending on the size and shape. Pin the bacon in place with a toothpick.

STEP FIVE: Melt the butter, then mix in the old bay seasoning. Brush the butter mixture over the scallops.

STEP SIX: Cook the scallops at 350 degrees F for 11-13 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the scallops are firm but still have some give.

STEP SEVEN: Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired and enjoy!

Overcooking scallops forces out all of their natural moisture, turning them rubbery and chewy, which no one wants. But we also want to make sure they aren't undercooked either.

Well-cooked scallops should be firm but still have a slight bounce when touched. When you cut into them, you also want them to be opaque all the way through.

The nice thing about this recipe is that the bacon will help the scallops retain some moisture, which helps prevent overcooking.

However, the best method to tell when food is done cooking is to use an Instant Read Thermometer. The scallops are done once the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees F.

Yes! The bacon takes longer than the scallops to cook, so by precooking it, we can even up the cooking times.

The goal is that at the end, the bacon is crispy and the scallops are cooked all the way through!

During the precooking, it's okay to overlap your bacon in the air fryer basket. We’re not trying to get it crispy at this point, we’re just starting the cooking process.

You bet! However, if you plan to wrap them in bacon, I recommend using the air fryer to thaw them first to ensure both the scallops and the bacon cook evenly.

No one wants undercooked scallops or overcooked bacon!

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Treat your tastebuds to savory, tender, and oh-so-delicious air fryer bacon wrapped scallops! From elegant dinners to casual family meals, they’re perfect for any occasion.

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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