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Crispy Fried Calamari
4 servings · 27 min total
Golden, air-fried squid rings in a lightly spiced crust, served with fresh lemon wedges. A lighter take on the classic Italian starter.
Ingredients
- 500 g squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 2½ dl buttermilk
- 120 g wheat flour
- 40 g cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Molluscs
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Method
- 1.
Soak the squid — Soak the squid rings in the buttermilk for at least 15 minutes to tenderize.
- 2.
Coat in seasoned flour — In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Drain the squid rings and toss them in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
- 3.
Toss with olive oil — Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Toss the floured squid rings with the olive oil to coat lightly.
- 4.
Air fry until crisp — Arrange the squid rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until golden and crisp. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and parsley.