Petiscos
Portuguese small plates: fritters, croquetes, flaming chouriço and clams for sharing.
Air FryerPastéis de Bacalhau in the Air Fryer
Portugal's favourite salt cod fritters made in the air fryer: crisp outside, fluffy inside, with no pot of hot oil. Includes how to soak the bacalhau.
Air FryerChouriço Assado Two WaysClay Grill or Air Fryer
Flame-grilled Portuguese chouriço in a clay assador, the way it's done at the table in Portugal, plus a no-fire air fryer version for weeknights.
Air FryerLulas Fritas in the Air FryerCrispy Squid Rings
Crunchy squid rings made in the air fryer with a light breadcrumb coating, served with lemon and garlic mayonnaise. A beach-bar favourite at home.
Air FryerRissóis de Camarão in the Air FryerShrimp Turnovers
Half-moon pastries filled with creamy shrimp, breaded and crisped in the air fryer. The party snack every Portuguese aunt makes, with a step-by-step dough.
Air FryerCroquetes de Carne in the Air FryerMeat Croquettes
Portuguese beef croquettes made from leftover stew or roast meat, crumbed and crisped in the air fryer. The café counter classic, and a great use of leftovers.
Air FryerBolo do Caco in the Air FryerMadeira Garlic Bread
Madeira's soft sweet-potato flatbread, cooked in the air fryer and split open with melting garlic and parsley butter. The island's favourite street snack.
TraditionalAmêijoas à Bulhão PatoClams with Garlic and Coriander
Clams steamed open in olive oil, garlic, coriander and a squeeze of lemon. Lisbon's favourite seafood petisco, ready in 10 minutes once the clams are clean.