Easy Scallops
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 4 minutes | Serves 2
12 medium sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Avocado oil spray
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Coat the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray.
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Place the scallops in a medium bowl and spritz with avocado oil spray. Sprinkle the salt and pepper to season.
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Transfer the seasoned scallops to the basket, spacing them apart.
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Put the air fryer basket on the baking pan and slide into Rack Position 2, select Air Fry, set temperature to 390ºF (199ºC), and set time to 4 minutes.
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Flip the scallops halfway through the cooking time.
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When cooking is complete, the scallops should reach an internal temperature of just 145ºF (63ºC) on a meat thermometer. Sprinkle the pepper and thyme leaves on top for garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.