Air Fryer Calamari
Crispy Air Fryer Calamari rings are a restaurant favorite that is so easy to make at home in your air fryer. You are going to love this crunchy air fried snack.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Squid rings patted dry
- 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- Marinara Sauce for serving
- Lemon or Lime slices for serving
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk together. In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Coat the calamari rings with flour, then dredge through the egg mixture. Press into the bread crumb mixture, coating well, then set aside on a plate.
- Spray the inside of the fryer basket with cooking spray. Place coated rings in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer, spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 4 minutes. Open basket, flip calamari, and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with marinara, cocktail sauce, or aioli.
Video
Notes
- Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
- It's important to pre-heat the air fryer for this recipe so that the calamari doesn't get overcooked.
Nutrition Information
Calories 185kcal | Carbohydrates 31g | Protein 7g | Fat 3g | Saturated Fat 1g | Trans Fat 1g | Cholesterol 48mg | Sodium 835mg | Potassium 113mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 3g | Vitamin A 146IU | Vitamin C 1mg | Calcium 82mg | Iron 2mg
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