Ingredients
- 10 ounces calamari rings
- Non-stick cooking spray
- For the Lemon Dill Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- For the Wet Batter:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- For the Breading:
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Thaw the calamari according to package instructions. Once thawed, pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and dill until well combined. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and water together. Add in the flour and mix until a thick batter forms.
- In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, panko, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip the calamari rings into the wet batter, coating them well, then transfer to the breading mixture. Toss to coat and place the breaded calamari onto a baking sheet. Repeat with all the calamari.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place a layer of calamari rings into the air fryer basket and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. Fry for 4 minutes, then flip the rings, spray again, and fry for another 1-2 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove the calamari from the air fryer and transfer to a platter. Repeat until all the calamari is cooked.
- Serve with lemon dill sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the calamari with cooking spray before flipping them halfway through the cooking process.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the lemon dill sauce.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
