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Stuffed clams are delicious, but they are even better when made in the air fryer. Made with clams, butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, and more.
These stuffed clams will wow your friends and family. They are perfect for an appetizer or a light dinner. You’re going to love how quickly and easily these clams are to make in the air fryer.
Ingredients:
- minced clams (You can also use fresh clams or canned)
- unsalted butter
- garlic, minced
- panko breadcrumbs
- parmesan cheese
- parsley
- chives
- Worcestershire sauce
- red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon wedges and hot sauce, for serving
How to Make Stuffed Clams in the Air Fryer
- Open and drain the cans of clams, saving the juice to use later.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Next, add the garlic and cook until fragrant – about 30-60 seconds.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the clam meat, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, chives, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes,(everything except for the lemon wedges and clam juice).
- Season with salt and pepper and combine.
- If the mixture is dry, add a teaspoon of clam juice at a time until the mixture will hold together and is slightly wet (it will dry out a bit in the air fryer and you want the stuffing to stay moist).
- Using a spoon, fill each half shell with stuffing mixture and arrange stuffed clam shells inside the basket of the air fryer in a single layer – you may need to cook in multiple batches.
- Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-8 minutes or until the top of the filling starts to crisp and turn brown.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer basket (the shells get quite hot).
- Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
NOTE: I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer or 6.8 quart air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.
FAQs:
What will I need to complete this recipe?
- Minced Clams
- Butter
- Garlic
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Parmesan Cheese
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Parsley
- Chives
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemons
What supplies do I need to make stuffed clams in the air fryer?
- Air Fryer
- Large Skillet
- Spoon/Spatula
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Can Opener
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
How do I store the remaining stuffed clams?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Next time you are looking for a delicious appetizer, make these stuffed clams! It’s one of my favorite seafood recipes.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Clams
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 26 ounces clams, minced
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Tablespoon parsley, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon chives
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Open and drain the cans of clams, saving the juice to use later.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Next, add the garlic and cook until fragrant – about 30-60 seconds.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the clam meat, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, chives, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes,(everything except for the lemon wedges and clam juice).
- Season with salt and pepper and combine.
- If the mixture is dry, add a teaspoon of clam juice at a time until the mixture will hold together and is slightly wet (it will dry out a bit in the air fryer and you want the stuffing to stay moist).
- Using a spoon, fill each half shell with stuffing mixture and arrange stuffed clam shells inside the basket of the air fryer in a single layer – you may need to cook in multiple batches.
- Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-8 minutes or until the top of the filling starts to crisp and turn brown.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer basket (the shells get quite hot).
- Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
