Crispy Air-Fried Calamari Rings

Name: Crispy Air-Fried Calamari Rings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 lb Calamari; 1 whole Cooking Spray; 1 whole Eggs; 0.25 cup Milk; 2 cups Panko; 1 tsp Sea Salt

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Crispy Air-Fried Calamari Rings deliver a light crunch from a golden panko coating with tender squid inside. The mild, briny flavor pairs perfectly with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dipping sauce, making it a standout appetizer for game day, gatherings, or a laid-back seafood night. Enjoy the satisfying texture without the heaviness of deep-frying.

Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2

Put the flour in one bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk. In a third bowl, mix the panko, salt, and pepper.
3

Dredge the calamari rings in the flour, then dip them in the egg mixture, and finally coat them in the panko mixture.
4

Arrange the rings in the air fryer basket without overlapping; work in batches if necessary. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
5

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 4 minutes. Flip the rings, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and continue cooking until browned and crispy, about 3 minutes more.