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Creamy Clams in a Can (Air Fryer)
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Creamy Clams in a Can (Air Fryer)

25 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • canned clams (drained, juice reserved for another use)Fish2 pieces
  • butter (melted)Dairy30 g
  • thyme (dried or chopped fresh)Spices1 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices1 g
  • bacon bitsMeat20 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy30 g
  • heavy whipping creamDairy30 ml
  • green onions (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • Tabasco (a couple of splashes)Pantry5 ml
  • crackers (for serving)Bakery60 g

per serving

Nutrition

321kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
17 g
Fat
21 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Ramekin ×2
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the clams

    • Open the cans of clams and pour out the juice.
    • Place the drained clams in small oven-safe ramekins.
    Step 1
  2. Add butter and seasonings

    • Add the melted butter to each ramekin.
    • Sprinkle with thyme and salt.
    • Top with the bacon bits.
    Step 2
  3. 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.
    Step 3
  4. Air fry until hot and bubbly

    • Place the ramekins in the air fryer.
    • Cook until hot and bubbly.
    Step 4
  5. 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.
    Step 5
  6. Optional: chill for a creamier texture

    • Refrigerate for a few hours until well chilled.
    • The mixture becomes creamier, thicker and even more delicious.
    Step 6