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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Mussels

Air Fryer Mussels

Savor the deliciousness of perfectly cooked mussels with the ease of an air fryer. A quick and simple recipe for a delightful seafood meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Preheat Time 5 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Air Fryer Mussels
  • 453 g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cucchiaino red pepper flakes optional
  • 60 ml white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, toss the cleaned mussels with olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the white wine (or chicken broth) to the bowl and mix well.
  4. Place the mussels in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  6. Once cooked, remove the mussels and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure the mussels are closed before cooking; discard any that remain open after cooking. This recipe is great for a quick seafood meal and pairs well with a crisp white wine.
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