What matters
Avoid unnecessary extra baking: thin rings become tough after cooking through.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer breaded calamari
Air fryer breaded calamari made from raw thawed squid tubes. Dry thoroughly, cut evenly and bake in two loose batches, checking the thickest rings.
Total time
43 min
Calories
314 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Dry rings hold their breadcrumb coating
Two small seafood portions without dip or chips. This uses no ready-breaded frozen rings. If needed, thaw in the refrigerator the day before; that waiting time is excluded.
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Recipe
Air fryer breaded calamari
Air fryer breaded calamari made from raw thawed squid tubes. Dry thoroughly, cut evenly and bake in two loose batches, checking the thickest rings.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Pat tubes thoroughly dry and cut rings about 8 mm wide. Keep very thick pieces separate. Mix flour with salt and pepper and set egg and crumbs out separately.
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2
Mix and season
Lightly flour rings, dip in egg and coat in crumbs. Shake off loose crumbs and brush thinly with oil.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Bake two batches about 10 minutes each at 180 °C. Do not stack; turn carefully halfway. Check thickest ring and extend if needed. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Squid should be opaque inside, not translucent. Serve with clean tongs. The baked crust differs from deep-fried coating.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer breaded calamari
Serving guidance
Lemon wedges and dips are not part of the base ingredients.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Panko instead of fine crumbs gives a coarser coating and may need more oil.
Mix a little paprika into the flour.
Nutrition per serving
314kcal
27.8 gCarbohydrates
27.9 gProtein
9.6 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer breaded calamari
No, follow their manufacturer’s instructions; composition and processing differ.
Wet tubes or a thick flour layer prevent good contact with egg.
Uneven thickness and excessive cooking dry the thin pieces.
No, the thickest ring and egg coating must be safely cooked through.
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