Best 4 Air Fry Calamari Steaks Recipes
**Air Fryer Calamari Steaks: A Crispy Delight for Seafood Lovers**
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to prepare crispy calamari steaks that rival your favorite seafood restaurant, look no further than your air fryer. This versatile kitchen appliance makes it possible to enjoy perfectly cooked calamari steaks in a fraction of the time it takes to deep fry or pan-fry them. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to achieving golden-brown calamari steaks with tender and succulent meat inside. Along with the main recipe, we also offer variations for flavorful marinades and dipping sauces that will take your calamari steaks to the next level. Join us in this culinary adventure as we explore the secrets of creating the perfect air fryer calamari steaks that will delight your taste buds and make you the star of any seafood gathering.
AIR FRYER CALAMARI
Guilt-free crispy air-fried calamari! Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place flour in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk in a separate bowl. Combine panko, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Coat calamari rings first in flour, then in egg mixture, and finally in panko mixture.
- Place rings in the the basket of the air fryer so that none are overlapping. Work in batches if needed. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
- Air fry for 4 minutes. Flip rings, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and cook for 3 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 728.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
AIR-FRYER CALAMARI
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In a third shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, seasoned salt and pepper. Coat calamari with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture., In batches, place calamari in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CALAMARI STEAKS
We love Calarami Steaks, this is my recipe that I have been making for Years & Years. They cook fast do not over cook. I usually cook them after we have had our salad, and have everything else ready. Enjoy.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Squid
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a big skillet, place oil in skillet.
- Beat eggs in shallow bowl.
- Put flour in another shallow pan.
- Seasoned bread crumbs in another pan.
- Salt and pepper Calamari steaks, dip first into flour then into egg, then in to seasoned bread crumbs.
- Fry in hot skillet,turn when brown on first side, brown on other side.
- Serve.
- These COOK FAST-- DO NOT OVER COOK as they will get TOUGH.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.8, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 35.5, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.1
CALAMARI STEAK
Steps:
- Add enough olive oil to a medium sized frying pan to thinly cover the surface ( a few tablespoons ). Set to a medium heat. Wash calamari steaks under water and pat dry. Wisk egg in a bowl and dip the steaks in the egg wash. Cover the steaks with the Progresso Bread crumbs. Add one steak at a time to the pan and cook until golden brown ( about 3 minutes per side ). Set aside on plate when done. Repeat. If serving as an appetizer, cut the steaks into bite size pieces. Lemon, wine, butter sauce: ================== In the same pan, add the almonds and toast them for about 1 minute. Add butter. When the butter has melted and begins to bubble add the wine. Add the juice from 1/3 of a lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about a minute. It should reduce by about 1/2. Pour sauce over calamari.
Tips:
- Choose fresh or frozen calamari steaks that are about 1/2 inch thick.
- If using frozen calamari steaks, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or under cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Pat the calamari steaks dry with paper towels before cooking.
- Season the calamari steaks with salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes before cooking the calamari steaks.
- Cook the calamari steaks in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the calamari steaks with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, tartar sauce, or lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Air-fried calamari steaks are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this seafood. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they can be cooked in just a few minutes. With a variety of seasonings and dipping sauces to choose from, air-fried calamari steaks are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood meal, give air-fried calamari steaks a try. You won't be disappointed!
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