By Chantal Lascaris @chantal_lascaris
Crispy calamari rings always bring back memories of summer holidays by the sea, best enjoyed with a glass of chilled wine. This recipe keeps the satisfying crunch of fried calamari without the grease, while a fresh and flavourful tartare sauce adds the perfect tangy contrast. For the juiciest, most tender calamari, marinate it overnight, but even a short soak will do the trick!
METHOD
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Pour 1 cup of milk into a shallow dish and stir in 2 teaspoons of salt. Submerge the calamari in the milk, ensuring it is fully covered. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or, for best results, overnight.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
3. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornflour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and ¼ cup of milk. In a third bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes with salt and pepper.
5. Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture. Then, dip them into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat them thoroughly with the crushed cornflakes.
6. Arrange the rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap.
7. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes, until golden and crispy. Work in batches if needed.
8. Serve immediately with tartare sauce and lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your crispy, flavourful calamari!