Air-fryer small scallops
Total time19 min Preparation and possible waiting 8 min · Cooking 11 min How this time is calculated
Preparation and possible waiting: 8 min · Cooking: 11 min
Total recorded in the recipe. Preparation may include resting, soaking or chilling. Active work and waiting are not yet recorded separately; check the steps before planning.
Servings2
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Total time: 19 min Preparation and possible waiting 8 min · Cooking 11 min How this time is calculated
Preparation and possible waiting: 8 min · Cooking: 11 min
Total recorded in the recipe. Preparation may include resting, soaking or chilling. Active work and waiting are not yet recorded separately; check the steps before planning.
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How nutritional categories are selected
These are indicative recipe estimates based on ingredients, amounts and servings. They help you choose dishes; they do not guarantee a laboratory-tested nutrient value.
- Calcium, iron and vitamin C: estimated contribution of at least 240 mg, 4.2 mg and 24 mg per serving respectively (30% of the adult reference intake).
- High protein: at least 20% of energy from protein. High fibre: at least 3 g per 100 kcal.
- Low carbohydrate: no more than 20 g per serving and 20% of energy from carbohydrate.
- Low energy and low fat: conservative estimates of the prepared dish per 100 g (40 kcal and 3 g fat for solids; 20 kcal and 1.5 g fat for drinks and soups). Uncertain yield is left unclassified.
- Omega-3: estimated at least 0.3 g ALA or 40 mg EPA+DHA per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Products with unknown composition are not counted as zero.
- Anti-inflammatory is an existing editorial collection, not a promise to prevent or treat illness.
Recipe characteristics
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15 to 30 minutes
Method
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Use scallops sold cleaned and ready to cook, attached to half shells with no debris or sand. If frozen, thaw in the fridge and drain. Gently pat the flesh dry.
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Preheat the empty air fryer for 5 minutes at 180°C. Divide the olive oil and salt between the six scallops. Sit the shells securely in one layer without tilting or stacking them.
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Cook for 4–6 minutes at 180°C. The flesh should turn from translucent to opaque and feel firm but tender; check for 63°C at the centre if using a thermometer. Larger scallops need longer.
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Lift the shells out with tongs and serve three per person, warning that the shells are hot. If all six do not fit, cook in batches and allow additional time.
How nutritional categories are selected
These are indicative recipe estimates based on ingredients, amounts and servings. They help you choose dishes; they do not guarantee a laboratory-tested nutrient value.
- Calcium, iron and vitamin C: estimated contribution of at least 240 mg, 4.2 mg and 24 mg per serving respectively (30% of the adult reference intake).
- High protein: at least 20% of energy from protein. High fibre: at least 3 g per 100 kcal.
- Low carbohydrate: no more than 20 g per serving and 20% of energy from carbohydrate.
- Low energy and low fat: conservative estimates of the prepared dish per 100 g (40 kcal and 3 g fat for solids; 20 kcal and 1.5 g fat for drinks and soups). Uncertain yield is left unclassified.
- Omega-3: estimated at least 0.3 g ALA or 40 mg EPA+DHA per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Products with unknown composition are not counted as zero.
- Anti-inflammatory is an existing editorial collection, not a promise to prevent or treat illness.
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