Description
This easy air fryer calamari recipe delivers crispy, tender squid with a light, crunchy coating, perfect for a quick appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound calamari (squid), cut into rings
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Pat calamari dry and dredge in flour, eggs, and panko mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange calamari in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve with lemon and marinara.
Notes
- Make ahead by breading calamari and refrigerating for up to 2 hours.
- Add Parmesan to the breading for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Air fryer calamari, crispy calamari, healthy calamari, fried calamari alternative