Air fryer Calamari

Air fryer Calamari

This hot and crispy homemade air fryer calamari with salt and pepper flavoring is just what you need for an appetizer. It's ideal for entertaining family or friends. This hot and crispy appetizer is irresistible, and everyone is always impressed when I tell them I made it from scratch. They don't realize how simple it is!

Simply marinate, add a quick breading, and let the air fryer do the rest.

I almost always have a bag of SeaPak calamari on hand, but you can use any frozen breaded calamari brand you like. Right from the freezer, here's how I make this crowd-pleasing appetizer:

Note: These instructions are for freshly frozen calamari, but frozen prepackaged calamari will cook similarly. Simply begin at step 5!

Author

Hazel Fabro

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 1 lb calamari rings, thawed and patted dry
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 egg whites
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat at 400°F for 3 minutes
2. Mix calamari rings and lemon juice
3. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and then drain
4. Whisk egg whites and milk
5. Mix breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and garlic powder
6. Coat the calamari rings first in flour, then in egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture
7. Spray with olive oil
8. Air fry at 400°F for 7 minutes
9. Flip halfway through cooking