Name: Air Fryer Calamari Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh calamari rings; 3-4 large eggs, whisked; 4 cups breadcrumbs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tsp salt; 3 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley; 1-2 tsp onion powder/garlic powder; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; Cocktail sauce; Nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients

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1 lb fresh calamari rings

3–4 large eggs, whisked

4 cups breadcrumbs

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 tsp salt

3 tsp black pepper

2 tsp fresh chopped parsley

1–2 tsp onion powder/garlic powder

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Cocktail sauce

Nonstick cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400° F.
Whisk eggs and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Put flour in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, garlic/onion powder, and Old Bay seasoning.
Season breadcrumbs in a bowl with salt, pepper, and fresh chopped parsley.
Pat calamari rings dry with paper towels
Begin to coat each of the calamari rings in the breading; starting with flour mixture, then egg mixture, and finally breadcrumbs. Repeat until thoroughly coated.
Put calamari rings at the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure none of them overlap. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Repeat as many times as necessary.
Enjoy with some fresh cocktail sauce, marinara sauce, or any other dipping sauce, and some lemon wedges!

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 25
Method: Air Fryer