Air Fryer Gratinated Scallops – Quick and Elegant Appetizer
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Air Fryer Gratinated Scallops – Quick and Elegant Appetizer

A refined and quick appetizer, perfect for special occasions or family dinners.

Time⏱️ 15 min
Servings👤 4
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

scallops (fresh or thawed) — 12 pieces
heavy cream — 2 tablespoons
garlic clove, minced — 1
grated cheese (Gruyère or Parmesan) — 30 g (1 oz)
fine breadcrumbs — 1 tablespoon
salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Preheat the Air Fryer to 180°C (350°F).
2Arrange the scallops in scallop shells or small ramekins.
3Top each scallop with a teaspoon of heavy cream, a bit of minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
4Sprinkle grated cheese and breadcrumbs evenly over the scallops.
5Cook in the Air Fryer for 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

🛒 Shopping List

12 scallops, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 garlic clove, 30g (1 oz) grated cheese, 1 tbsp fine breadcrumbs, salt, pepper