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Air Fryer Fried Clams

Name: Air Fryer Fried Clams
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package frozen clams

Air Fryer Fried Clams are so good! If you love the homemade version, you will so love my spin on making the Frozen Fried Clams in the Air Fryer!

I love a great fried clam dinner, but it’s not always possible, after all, with so many great versions on the market, in the Frozen section. Why not grab a package for a quick and easy diner?

If your family loves a great Fried Clam Dinner made in minutes without any additional oil, this recipe is for you! So good and so easy!

Your entire family will soon be asking you for them. They come out crispy and delicious in the air fryer. Everyone will love these for a snack, lunch, or a quick dinner. These also make a great appetizer!

Today, I served mine with some Frozen French Fries for a quick and easy lunch! A great Friday meal!

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Seafood Recipes, some of my favorites are LEMON DILL AIR FRYER SALMON, AIR FRYER TILAPIA, AIR FRYER FROZEN FISH STICKS, and AIR FRYER LEMON CRAB CAKES.

HOW TO COOK AIR FRIED FROZEN CLAM STRIPS AND BELLIES

Cooking or Air Frying Pre-Cooked Clam Strips:

These are precooked and already breaded for you for a quick and easy meal. There are so many great brands on the market now.

They should go from the freezer to the air fryer for best results, and you don’t want to let them thaw. Otherwise, they will end up watery. So, for best results, add them directly to your air fryer basket, frozen. No oil is needed since they already used oil when they precooked them.

Cooking or Air Frying Raw Clam Strips:

Raw: If you purchase raw clam strips or bellies, the store or company already breaded them, but did not cook them. You can still use the same recipe, but your time would be increased, and I would spray some cooking spray on them so that the clam strips crisp up.

Some Common Questions:

How long do you cook clam strips in an air fryer?

Spread your clam strips into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting, and air fry for 6 to 10 minutes. Shake the basket serval times during the cooking process.

How long do you air fry fried clams?

Preheat your Air Fryer To 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5 minutes. Then add the clams to the basket, set the timer to 5 minutes to 7 minutes.

How do you cook frozen clam strips?

If you want to use an oven for cooking up these frozen clam strips, add them to a baking sheet, single layer, and then place into a 425degrees F, preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until cooked through. For best results, flip halfway through the cooking process.

What Are Some of The Best Frozen Clam Strips?

While all brands are about the same, I really like the following ones, and I think they do very well in the air fryer.

Costco Store-Brand
Trader Joe’s Frozen Clam Strips
SeaPak Clam Strips
Great Value Clam Strips

What To Serve Air Fryer Fried Clams With?

Typically you serve clam strips with:

Lemon Wedges
Tartar Sauce
Potato Salad
French Fries

Some Other Great Air Fryer Seafood Recipes:

Yield: 4 Servings