Description
Luxurious bacon-wrapped maple glazed scallops dance with sweet and savory perfection on your plate. Coastal elegance meets kitchen magic, promising a mouthwatering experience that will delight seafood enthusiasts with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 large scallops
- 8 slices bacon
Glaze Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) soy sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse ground salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drape each plump scallop with a trimmed bacon strip, anchoring securely with a wooden pick to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Heat air fryer to a sizzling 400°F, positioning scallops in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure even caramelization and crisp bacon edges.
- Whisk together a vibrant glaze combining sweet maple syrup, umami-rich soy sauce, aromatic garlic powder, verdant parsley, and a pinch of seasoning to elevate flavor complexity.
- Generously paint scallops with half the prepared glaze, ensuring each morsel is glistening and coated with the fragrant mixture.
- Roast for 12 minutes in the air fryer, rotating midway and reapplying the remaining glaze to intensify caramelization and maintain moisture.
- Inspect scallops for doneness – golden bacon should be crisp and edges slightly curled. For extra crunch, extend cooking an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer succulent scallops to a serving platter, drizzling any residual glaze from the air fryer basket for an extra layer of glossy, concentrated flavor.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh sea scallops for the best texture and flavor, ensuring they are dry before wrapping.
- Pat scallops completely dry with paper towels to help bacon crisp perfectly and prevent excess moisture.
- Opt for center-cut bacon slices that are not too thick to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Use pure maple syrup for a richer, more authentic glaze that caramelizes beautifully during air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg