Salt and Pepper Calamari (Air-Fryer)
Salt and Pepper Squid (Air-Fryer) also called Chinese-style Calamari is a perfectly crispy and crunchy appetizer, side dish, or snack recipe cooked in the air-fryer that seasons well with salt, pepper, and other seasonings and uses less cooking oil. It is delicious and enjoyable in every bite with or without sauce. It's perfect to please friends and family.
Equipment
air-fryer
Ingredients
- ½ pound calamari ring
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the calamari in buttermilk, a pinch of salt, and pepper for a minimum of 30 minutes. This is to tenderize the squid and it is optional.
- In a shallow dish, mix together, flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the marinated squid with the mixture and transfer them into the air-fryer basket or tray. Spray with cooking oil.
- Air-fry at 400F (200)C for 8-10 minutes. Flip halfway to cook both sides until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sauce.
Notes
Recipe Note:
- Cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of your calamari. Always check the doneness of your food before serving. Air-fryer calamari should look golden brown with a crispy texture.
- Double up this recipe if you are feeding more people or if you wanted to freeze some.
- Do not overcrowd the air-fryer. This will prevent them from sticking together and achieve a crispy and crunchy texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingsCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
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