Prepare the clams

• Open the cans of clams and pour out the juice.
• Place the drained clams in small oven-safe ramekins.

Add butter and seasonings

• Add the melted butter to each ramekin.
• Sprinkle with thyme and salt.
• Top with the bacon bits.

Add garlic, Parmesan and cream

• Add plenty of minced garlic and stir everything together.
• Stir in the grated Parmesan.
• Finish with the heavy whipping cream.

Air fry until hot and bubbly

• Place the ramekins in the air fryer.
• Cook until hot and bubbly.

Finish and serve

• Take the ramekins out and let them cool slightly.
• Top with sliced green onions and a couple of splashes of Tabasco.
• Serve with crackers.

Optional: chill for a creamier texture

• Refrigerate for a few hours until well chilled.
• The mixture becomes creamier, thicker and even more delicious.