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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Clams

Air Fryer Clams

An easy and delicious way to enjoy clams with a crispy topping, ready in minutes using your air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Preheat Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Appetizer, Seafood
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Clams
  • 1 pound fresh clams (littlenecks or cherrystones)
  • 2 cucchiai olive oil
  • 2 spicchi garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cucchiaino red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cucchiai grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cucchiaio fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 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 a richer flavor, try adding a splash of white wine to the breadcrumb mixture before stuffing the clams. Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.