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Steamed clams cooked in the air fryer with garlic, butter, and herbs in a foil packet

Air Fryer Steamed Clams

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Make tender, flavorful steamed clams in your air fryer with garlic, butter, and herbs. This quick and easy seafood recipe is perfect for a no-fuss appetizer or light dinner!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound clams
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chives
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F (air fryer setting), for 3-5 minutes.
  • Clean the clams by soaking them in cold water for 20–30 minutes to remove sand. Scrub the shells gently and discard any clams that are open and don’t close when tapped.
  • Prepare the cooking base by placing butter, minced garlic, water (or white wine), chives, basil, and parsley into an air fryer-safe pan or foil packet.
  • Place the pan in the air fryer basket or air fryer tray. Set cook time for 3-5 minutes, then check to see if the clams have opened. If needed, cook for an additional 2 minutes until all clams are opened.
  • Remove from the air fryer. Discard any unopened clams, then spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top. Plate, serve, and enjoy with crusty bread or over pasta!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.3mg