Clams Oreganata
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Clams Oreganata is a classic Italian-American baked clam recipe. Garlic, oregano, and parsley flavor the breadcrumb topping. You will find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and air fryer instructions on this page.
Ingredients
- 12 littleneck clams, shucked (save half shells)
- 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced very fine
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Juice of half a lemon
- pinch red pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges for serving
Season it upThis variation is self-seasoned
Steps
- 01Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- 02Stir in the olive oil, melted butter, and lemon juice until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- 03Chop the clam meat roughly. Toss with a little of the breadcrumb mixture.
- 04Spoon back into shells. Top with the remaining breadcrumb mixture.
- 05Ready for the air fryer on a foil-nest rack.
Oreganata is the Italian-American classic. It's simpler than Casino (no peppers, no bacon) and lets the garlic, oregano, and lemon do the talking. Fresh oregano is noticeably better than dried here. If you can only get dried, use less. Dried oregano is more concentrated and can turn bitter if you use too much.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 02Place frozen store-bought stuffed clams in a single layer in the air fryer basket, shell-side down.
- 03Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes.
- 04Check that the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and crispy, adding 2-3 more minutes if needed.
- 05Carefully remove the hot shells using tongs and let cool slightly before serving.
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