Easy Air Fryer Calamari with Sauce Recipe

[Rain]

Hey all! I just tried making calamari in the air fryer, and it turned out crispy and delicious without all the oil! Paired it with a quick dipping sauce—here’s the recipe if you want to give it a go!

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Ingredients for Calamari:

• 1 lb calamari rings
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Cooking spray

Ingredients for Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the Calamari: Pat the calamari rings dry with paper towels. In one bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, place the beaten eggs. In a third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
2. Coat the Calamari: Dredge each calamari ring in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
3. Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the calamari rings with cooking spray and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
4. Make the Sauce: While the calamari cooks, mix the mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Serve: Serve the crispy calamari with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Perfect for a quick appetizer or snack!

 

[mndynthn12]

Wow, this Easy Air Fryer Calamari looks amazing! The crispy texture and that sauce sound like the perfect combo. Can’t wait to try this out!

 

[johnlloyd]

Hey all! I just tried making calamari in the air fryer, and it turned out crispy and delicious without all the oil! Paired it with a quick dipping sauce—here’s the recipe if you want to give it a go!

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135.8 kB
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Ingredients for Calamari:

• 1 lb calamari rings
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Cooking spray

Ingredients for Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the Calamari: Pat the calamari rings dry with paper towels. In one bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, place the beaten eggs. In a third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
2. Coat the Calamari: Dredge each calamari ring in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
3. Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the calamari rings with cooking spray and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
4. Make the Sauce: While the calamari cooks, mix the mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Serve: Serve the crispy calamari with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Perfect for a quick appetizer or snack!

Hello! I think air fryer calamari sounds so crispy and light! What kind of sauce do you serve it with?