Crispy, tender calamari rings coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. This easy-to-make appetizer or main course is a healthier alternative to traditional fried calamari, with a fraction of the oil and calories. The article includes two recipes: one for a classic calamari ring and one for a spicy version. Both recipes are simple to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
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
PANKO FRIED CALAMARI
These are not the recipes made on the show, but recipes that the instructor came up with using the mystery ingredients.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Whisk the egg whites and flour together until smooth. Dip the calamari rings into the egg white batter. Toss calamari rings in the panko, 1 piece at a time.
- In a deep fryer set at high temperature, fry the panko-coated calamari until golden, about 2 minutes. Season with kosher salt and serve immediately.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the lotus root for 20 seconds. Refresh in cold water.
- Add lotus root, julienned papaya, orange juice, Thai chile and kosher salt. Mix well.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
- Yield: 2 cups
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.
Tips:
- Choose fresh or frozen calamari rings: Fresh calamari rings are ideal, but frozen rings can also be used. If using frozen rings, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Clean the calamari rings properly: Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and remove any ink sacs or cartilage. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Use a light coating of flour: Dredge the calamari rings in flour before dipping them in the egg wash and panko bread crumbs. This will help the coating adhere better.
- Preheat your air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 5 minutes before cooking the calamari rings.
- Cook the calamari rings in batches: Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook the calamari rings in batches so that they cook evenly.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking: This will help the calamari rings cook evenly.
- Serve the calamari rings immediately: Calamari rings are best served hot and crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce or tartar sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer calamari rings are a quick and easy appetizer or snack. They are crispy, tender, and full of flavor. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can make delicious air fryer calamari rings at home.
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