Description
A recipe for making crispy calamari using an air fryer instead of deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray (oil-based)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Place the eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip the calamari rings first into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Dredge the calamari thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the coated calamari in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Spray the tops of the calamari lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with lemon wedges or marinara sauce for dipping.
- For extra crispiness, you can double-dip the calamari: coat in flour, dip in egg, coat in flour again.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 250
Keywords: air fryer, calamari, squid, fried seafood, crispy, appetizer