Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon (or as needed, *see note)
• 8 large sea scallops (not bay scallops)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon old bay seasoning
• salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps

1. 1

   Place bacon in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes or until just slightly cooked and some of the fat has rendered out. Bacon should not be crisp.

2. 2

   Remove bacon from the air fryer and wipe out any grease in the bottom.

3. 3

   Dab scallops dry with paper towels and season with olive oil, old bay seasoning and salt & pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Cut bacon in half (unless your scallops are really large) and wrap each half around one of the scallops. Seal with a toothpick or thread onto short skewers.

5. 5

   Brush scallops with maple syrup.

6. 6

   Place scallops into an air fryer at 350°F for 11-13 minutes. Cook just until bacon is crisp and scallop is cooked. Do not overcook.