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A basket of crispy golden calamari garnished with parsley, reminiscent of Olive Garden's signature appetizers.
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Olive Garden Calamari Recipe

Calamari recipe in a pan is here. How to make fried squid rings healthy with hot air without buttermilk or oil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: calamari, copycat, olive garden, squid
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer or deep fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup squid rings
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 tsp salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Dry the squid rings from excess moisture with paper towels. Mix flour with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices if you like. Coat each squid ring in flour on all sides.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg with a fork or whisk. Dip the squid rings into the egg so that it is completely covered. This will allow the breadcrumbs to adhere evenly over the entire surface of the ring. 
  • Transfer the squid rings to the bowl with the breadcrumbs and coat them until they are completely covered.
  • Heat oil in a pan with high sides, or Dutch Oven, until it reaches 350-375 degrees. Drop in and fry on both sides until lightly golden brown
  • Serve squid rings as an appetizer with sauces and herbs

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Notes

in Deep Fryer

In a deep fryer drop in once oil is at 350-375 F. just until lightly browned, about 3 minutes or so. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg