Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Juicy, tender Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops are marinated in a sweet-savory sauce, wrapped in bacon, and air-fried to crispy perfection. Perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 486kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup soy sauce (use Tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 12 large sea scallops
- 6 slices smoked bacon or turkey bacon
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 12 toothpicks
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Pour the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add the scallops, tossing to coat. Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange bacon in the air fryer making sure the slices do not overlap. Cook for 4 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time. Remove and set on a paper towel to soak up excess grease. (They will only be partially cooked to be pliable to wrap scallops.)
- Remove scallops from marinade and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Cut the slices of bacon in half, either lengthwise or widthwise, depending on bacon, and wrap each scallop with the bacon then secure with a toothpick.
- Place the scallops in the air fryer basket, spray lightly with an oil cooking spray then sprinkle with a little bit of brown sugar.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, turning halfway through, or until the scallops are opaque and the bacon is crisp.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE/REHEAT
Store: Place the cooled scallops in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Place the scallops in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid (about an hour) then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F, then place the scallops in a single layer and heat for about 3-4 minutes or until warmed through and the bacon is crispy again. If you’re reheating from frozen, add a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1616mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg
