Air Fryer Garlic Mussel Bake

Air Fryer Garlic Mussel Bake

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Servings: 4 People

Course: air fryer, Main Course

Method

Air Fryer Garlic Mussel Bake
A rich, creamy one-dish meal featuring tender mussels in a silky garlic cream sauce with a bubbling golden cheese topping—perfect as a light meal or shared starter.
Serves: 4–6
—
🛒 Ingredients
1 kg half-shell mussels (or cooked mussel meat)
1 large onion, finely diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 tbsp butter
1 cup chicken stock
250 ml fresh cream
200 g cream cheese
200 g grated mozzarella
100 g grated cheddar
2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt Spice
2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio Spice
1 tsp BlixSam Zesty Voël Premium Spice
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
—
👨‍🍳 Method
1. Build the Flavour Base
Place the butter, onion and red pepper into an oven-safe dish that fits your air fryer.
Sprinkle over:
2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt Spice
2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio Spice
Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until the onions have softened.
2. Prepare the Creamy Sauce
Add:
1 cup chicken stock
250 ml fresh cream
200 g cream cheese
Stir until smooth.
Air fry at 180°C for 5 minutes, stirring once.
3. Add the Mussels
Fold the mussels gently into the creamy sauce.
Sprinkle over:
1 tsp BlixSam Zesty Voël Premium Spice
Cook at 180°C for 5–6 minutes, just until heated through.
4. Add the Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top.
5. Finish
Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling and lightly golden.
6. Serve
Sprinkle generously with freshly chopped parsley and serve with warm crusty bread, garlic bread or toasted baguette to soak up the creamy garlic sauce.
—
🔥 BlixSam Tip
Don't overcook the mussels—they only need to be heated through. Overcooking can make them tough, while gentle cooking keeps them tender, juicy and full of flavour.
🛒 Shop BlixSam Products
https://blixsam.co.za/shop-now/
It's BlixSam's Lekker! 😄