You’ll Need
350g scallops
1 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
½ tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
Juice of half a lemon
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Optional but Dangerous
Garlic aioli
Crusty bread
Extra chilli flakes
Lemon wedges
Cold white wine
Method
1 - Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
2 - Pat the scallops completely dry with kitchen paper.
3 - In a bowl combine the olive oil, melted butter, garlic, chilli flakes, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
4 - Add the scallops and coat gently.
5 - Place the scallops into a foil tray or heatproof dish in a single layer.
6 - Air fry at 200°C for 6–8 minutes until lightly golden around the edges and cooked through.
7 - During the final minute, scatter over the parsley.
8 - Remove immediately and serve while still sizzling.
9 - Finish with extra lemon wedges if using.