Air Fryer Calamari
Crispy Ninja Foodi air fryer calamari is the best appetizer even kids love! Fried squid is easy to make and so flavorful in your hot air machine too.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 2 shallow bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb calamari frozen but defrosted beforehand
- 2 eggs
- 1 c breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/3 c cornstarch
Instructions
- Defrost, rinse, and pat dry the calamari rings to remove excess water on outside of each piece. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl + the Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Taste the breadcrumbs and if desired adjust the seasonings to your taste. Pour the corn starch in a separate bowl.
- Dip one calamari ring into the corn starch and coat entire surface, then dip into the lightly beaten eggs and make sure it’s properly coated. Dredge in the breadcrumbs making sure the entire calamari ring is coated on all sides.
- Place coated pieces in the air fryer basket. Do not stack on top of each other and do allow enough space around each ring to easily flip.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 for 5 minutes. Set air fryer to 9 minutes. Once the 9 minutes are up, carefully flip over the calamari rings and cook for another 2 minutes. Check, if you want them browner on the outside add a few more minutes.
- Once finished cooking the rings will be golden and crispy on the outside. The actual calamari will be cooked but it will be tender and not rubbery – this is what calamari should be like.
- Dip in marinara sauce and enjoy
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg