Crispy Air Fryer Calamari Recipe

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Calamari Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 0.25 cup milk; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound calamari rings, patted dry; nonstick cooking spray

Make restaurant-quality calamari at home with this simple air fryer method. Serve your crispy calamari with your favorite dipping sauce and fresh lemon.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
0.25 cup milk
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound calamari rings, patted dry
nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for optimal cooking.
Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked egg and milk, and another with panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
Dredge each calamari ring in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the panko mixture.
Arrange the coated calamari in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap. Cook in batches if necessary. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
Air fry for 4 minutes, then flip the calamari, spray again with cooking spray, and continue cooking for another 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 297 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 728 mg
Protein Content: 25 g
Cholesterol Content: 48 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 51 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g