This air fryer calamari fry recipe will allow you to prepare incredibly tender calamari rings inside and wonderfully crispy on the outside, using only the hot air from your fryer. Perfect for a light main course, the calamari retain all the flavor of frying but with less fat.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 calamari (medium)
- to taste all-purpose flour (or semolina)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
Tools
- 1 Oil Sprayer
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
To prepare the air fryer calamari fry, start with their cleaning. Grasp the body of the calamari with one hand and the head with the other; gently pull the latter to remove the insides. Next, remove the gladius from the sac, peel off the skin, and wash under running water to remove any residue.
Then move on to the head: use scissors to remove the eyes and beak. Once the cleaning is complete, transfer the calamari to a cutting board and slice them into rings about 0.8 inches thick. Pat dry the calamari with paper towels.
Transfer the flour to a bowl and add the calamari, mixing until evenly coated. Sift the rings with a sieve to remove excess flour.
Take the air fryer basket and lightly oil it with the help of a brush or sprayer. Arrange the calamari in a single layer (avoiding overlapping) and mist with a little oil. Cook at 375°F for about 15 minutes, remembering to turn them halfway through for even browning.
Your air fryer calamari fry is ready: season with salt to taste and serve immediately, perhaps with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Storage
The air fryer calamari fry can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day. When ready to consume, reheat it for a few minutes in the fryer.
