Crispy Old Bay calamari, a quick and flavorful seafood snack!
Crispy Old Bay Calamari
Crispy Old Bay calamari, a quick and flavorful seafood snack!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup beer
- 1 pound squid cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Sea salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Marinate the squid in beer in a glass bowl for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 390°F.
- Rinse the squid and pat it dry.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with whisked eggs, and a third with cornstarch mixed with salt, black pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Dredge the squid rings in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the cornstarch mixture.
- Arrange the coated calamari in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spritz with cooking oil.
- Cook for 9 to 12 minutes, depending on your preferred level of crispiness, working in batches as needed.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Bon appétit!
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp Pinot Grigio to enhance the savory and slightly spicy notes of the calamari.
Nutrition values
Calories: 448 kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.9 g | Protein: 31.9 g | Fat: 5.3 g | Sugar: 0.2 g