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Air Fried Bacon Wrapped Scallops with a Garlic Butter Drizzle

Name: Air Fried Bacon Wrapped Scallops with a Garlic Butter Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 Dozen North Coast Naked Sea Scallops (10/20 count); 1 Lb Center Cut Bacon; 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt; 1 Tbsp Black Pepper; 4 Tbsp Butter, melted; 1 Garlic Clove, grated; 1 Tbsp Chopped Parsley

Get Ready to Indulge!

Smoky, crispy bacon-wrapped scallops with a garlic-butter finish make an instant crowd-pleaser. They cook fast in the air fryer, stay tender inside, and are perfect for game day snacking or holiday entertaining!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I par-cook the bacon first?
Because raw bacon takes longer to crisp than a scallop takes to cook — and nobody asked for rubbery seafood wrapped in raw pork. Par-cooking evens the playing field.

Why remove the adductor muscle?
It’s that tough little tab on the side of the scallop. Pull it off and you get a clean, silky bite instead of a chewy surprise.

Can I season more aggressively?
Sure, but remember bacon is already very salty!

Can I prep these ahead of time for a party?
Yes! Wrap, toothpick, and refrigerate. Air-fry right before serving so the bacon stays crisp.

Is frozen fine?
Absolutely! Just make sure they’re dry “chemical-free” scallops. Excess moisture = steam = sadness. Pat them dry before seasoning.

What else can I drizzle instead of garlic butter?
Citrus-honey glaze, maple-mustard, or a squeeze of lemon. But honestly, garlic butter is your friend here!

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Air Fried Bacon Wrapped Scallops with a Garlic Butter Sauce

These air-fried bacon-wrapped scallops deliver a crisp, smoky exterior around tender sea scallops, finished with a quick garlic-butter drizzle for extra richness. By parcooking the bacon first, each wrap stays pliable enough to hug the scallop, then crisps up perfectly in the air fryer. It’s a fast, elegant appetizer built for celebrations, game-day spreads, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing bite with minimal effort.

Servings: 6 people

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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 38 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

1 Dozen North Coast Naked Sea Scallops (10/20 count)
1 Lb Center Cut Bacon
1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
1 Tbsp Black Pepper
4 Tbsp Butter, melted
1 Garlic Clove, grated
1 Tbsp Chopped Parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Arrange bacon strips in a single layer on a sheet pan, ensuring they do not overlap.
Bake bacon for approximately 10 minutes, until just cooked but still pliable. Do not crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
While the bacon cooks, prepare the scallops. Remove the adductor muscle from each scallop, as it is tough in texture. Season scallops evenly with salt and pepper.
Wrap each scallop with a strip of partially cooked bacon and secure with one or two wooden toothpicks.
Arrange scallops in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until bacon is crisp and scallops are just cooked through.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and grated garlic. Heat until melted and fragrant.
Transfer scallops to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the garlic butter.
Finish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Air Fried Bacon Wrapped Scallops with a Garlic Butter Drizzle

Get Ready to Indulge!