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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Clams

Air Fryer Clams

Enjoy a quick and delicious seafood dish with these air fryer clams, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Preheating Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Clams
  • 1 pound fresh clams (littlenecks or cherrystones)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cucchiaino red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 60 ml breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 g Lemon wedges, for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Rinse the clams under cold water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley until well combined.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  4. Stuff each clam with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing it down gently to adhere.
  5. Place the stuffed clams in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the clams are cooked through and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the air fryer, let cool slightly, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the breadcrumb mixture before stuffing the clams. Serve as a delightful appetizer or a light main dish.