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Air Fryer or Oven Baked Japanese Mussels Dynamite Recipe

These Japanese mussels dynamite are combined with a creamy topping and tobiko for a mouthful. Even better, can be made easier in the air fryer!
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Keyword: Air Fryer Japanese Mussels Dynamite, air fryer mussels dynamite, mussels dynamite

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 12 green mussels defrosted
  • 1 - 1½ tbsp tobiko

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 6 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon or lime juice

Instructions

  • Dry mussels with paper towel.
  • In a bowl, mix sauce ingredients together until well combined, then set aside.

AIR FRYER METHOD

  • Line air fryer basket with aluminum foil (optional), then place the mussels into the basket.
  • Top each mussel with the sauce mixture.
  • Air fry at 350°F for 8 minutes (or until sauce is slightly brown). Note that air fryers all work differently so refer to your manual for appropriate time and temperature.
  • Remove mussels and top with tobiko. Enjoy!

OVEN BAKING METHOD

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Place mussels on a baking tray, then top each piece with the sauce mixture
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the sauce is slightly browned.
  • Remove mussels from the oven then top with tobiko. Enjoy!

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Notes

INGREDIENTS USED/RECOMMENDED:
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  • Sea Salt - https://amzn.to/388gO1T
  • Sriracha - https://amzn.to/31P49Nt
  • Sugar - https://amzn.to/3fOlfDq
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:
  • Air Fryer (new model) - https://amzn.to/32NMw16​
  • Slate Boards - https://amzn.to/39OzUdU
  • Ikea Measuring Spoons - https://amzn.to/3bb5YKK
  • Aluminum Foil - https://amzn.to/3t2KLZG