Seafood Recipes

Air Fryer Shrimp Boil started as a shortcut experiment when I didn’t want to haul out a giant stockpot for a small batch. My first try left the potatoes undercooked and the shrimp slightly overdone because I tossed everything in at once. After testing this three ways, different potato sizes, cook order, and temperatures, I ... Read more

Air Fryer Oysters Rockefeller felt intimidating the first time I made them. My early oven version turned watery and overcooked because I didn’t control the heat carefully. When I moved them to the air fryer, I initially blasted them at 400°F and the topping browned too fast. After testing this three ways, with fresh vs. ... Read more

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp quickly became my go-to appetizer after a few oven batches left me with rubbery shrimp and undercooked bacon. The first time I tried them in the air fryer, I cooked everything at too high of a temperature and the bacon crisped before the shrimp finished. After testing this three ways, with ... Read more

Air Fryer Stuffed Salmon quickly became my go-to when I wanted something that felt restaurant-worthy without turning on the oven. My first attempt split open and dried out because I cut the pocket too thin and overcooked it. After testing this three ways, different fillings, temperatures, and thicknesses, I discovered that 375°F was the sweet ... Read more

Air Fryer Blackened Salmon became my weeknight lifesaver after I struggled with smoky stovetop versions that set off the alarm. The first time I tried it in the air fryer, I used too high of a temperature and the spices burned before the center was done. After testing this three ways, with different spice blends, ... Read more

Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon became my weeknight lifesaver after one too many dry, overcooked salmon dinners. The first time I tried it, I blasted the heat too high and ended up with a tough, chalky center. I was frustrated because salmon should be flaky and tender, not dry. After testing this three ways, different ... Read more

Air Fryer Crab Rangoon quickly became my weeknight fix after my first batch turned out blistered on the outside and cold in the center. I was trying to skip the deep fryer but still wanted that shatter-crisp wrapper and creamy crab filling. After testing this three ways, different temps, oil spray amounts, and sealing methods, ... Read more

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon was one of those recipes I assumed would be effortless—until my first batch turned dry around the edges and under-glazed on top. I wanted that sticky, caramelized finish without overcooking the center. After testing this three ways at different temperatures, I discovered the sweet spot was slightly lower heat with ... Read more

Air Fryer Salmon Patties were one of those recipes I assumed would be simple, until my first batch fell apart in the basket. I was trying to avoid pan-frying but still wanted that golden crust. After testing this three ways, I realized chilling the patties and adjusting the temperature were the real game changers. This ... Read more

Air Fryer Crab Legs completely changed how I heat up seafood at home. The first time I tried steaming them, I waited forever for the water to boil—and still ended up with slightly rubbery meat. Frustrating. I wanted that tender, restaurant-style texture without the mess. After testing this three ways in my air fryer, I ... Read more