Salt & Pepper Air Fryer Calamari

40 pieces
32 min

Enjoy your favourite salt and pepper calamari recipe with a lighter twist - in the air fryer! This quick and easy air fryer calamari recipe is the perfect light lunch, appetiser for entertaining or served as part of a main meal.


The air fryer makes cooking your calamari to perfection easy, without the worry of over cooking and turning your calamari into rubber.


The right amount of crispiness in the crumb and a much healthier alternative to deep frying your seafood!


This recipe is perfect served with your favourite dipping sauce or with a side of salad, air fryer fries or onion rings!

Check out the video tutorial for air fryer calamari.

Easy to make

Perfectly crispy air fryer calamari with salt and pepper seasoning

Enjoy on its own or with your favourite side dishes and dipping sauces.

Salt & Pepper Air Fryer Calamari
Recipe details
  • 40  pieces
  • Prep time: 20 Minutes Cook time: 12 Minutes Total time: 32 min
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Ingredients

  • 500g squid rings (fresh or defrosted)
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
Instructions

Combine egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl.
Combine breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and flour in a second bowl.
Roll squid rings into buttermilk mixture then in breadcrumb mixture.
Layer calamari along the bottom of the air fryer basket, in a single layer.
Cook for 10-12 minutes on 200 degrees Celcius (400F) or until golden brown.
Repeat with remaining calamari rings until they are all cooked.
Tips
  • Avoid over-filling your air fryer basket as it will prevent your calamari from getting crispy.
  • Serve with your favourite dipping sauce or side salad.
Holly @ Simplify Create Inspire
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