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Candied Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Makes 12 scallops

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Candied Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Makes 12 scallops

This party starter packs a flavor punch!

Nutritional information per scallop: Calories 103 (58% from fat) carb. 3g pro. 9g fat 6g sat. fat 2g chol. 20mg sod. 327mg calc. 7mg fiber 0g

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in half
  • 12 sea scallops, tough muscle removed
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Add the bacon slices and toss to coat.
  3. Place the Air Fryer Basket onto the Baking Pan, and coat with nonstick spray. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer in the basket.
  4. Place the prepared basket into the oven in rack position 2. Select Air Fry at 400°F for 8 minutes to partially cook.
  5. While bacon is par-cooking, toss the scallops with the soy sauce.
  6. Remove from oven and wrap a bacon slice evenly around each scallop, so that the crispier side is touching the scallop. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
  7. Place back into the basket, seam side down. Return to oven and select Air Fry at 400°F for 8 minutes to finish bacon and cook the scallops.
  8. Serve immediately.

This recipe was prepared with

2.6-qt Basket Air Fryer

2.6-qt Basket Air Fryer

$89.95

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