Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Delicious grilled dishes made from squid are always highly appreciated for their irresistible fresh and rich flavor. Today, let’s cook with TasteVN and learn the recipe for grilled squid with chili salt using an air fryer with a super simple method!
Ingredients for Grilled Squid with Chili Salt using an Air Fryer Serves 2 people
Squid 1 piece (about 500g) Lemongrass 1 stalk Red onion 6 bulbs Garlic 6 cloves Cucumber 1 piece Annatto oil 1/2 tablespoon Salt and chili 1 tablespoon Sugar/salt a little
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Squid
- Fresh and delicious squid will have a brown body that is darker rather than pale. The white part of the body will be opaque like milk. Especially, whether brown or white, it should be shiny.
- You can press the squid’s body with your finger; fresh squid usually has firm flesh and high elasticity. This means that after pressing down and releasing, the squid quickly returns to its original state. If it is not fresh, the flesh tends to be a bit soft and mushy, particularly the elasticity is low, so when you release your hand, the squid’s body will remain indented for a while before returning to its original shape.
- Fresh squid usually has very bright and clear eyes to the point where you can see the pupil inside. If it’s not good squid, the eyes are often very dull and cloudy.
Grinding the marinade ingredients for the squid
You add a mixture of 6 cloves of garlic, 6 shallots, 1 stalk of lemongrass chopped, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili salt, 1/2 tablespoon of annatto oil into the blender, blend the mixture until smooth and pour it into a bowl.
Grilling the squid
You marinate the squid with the blended mixture, using your hands to evenly coat the squid including the belly part. You marinate the squid for 30 minutes to allow it to absorb the seasoning evenly.
Then you place the squid in the air fryer for the first grilling at 180 degrees Celsius for 12 minutes, then take it out, brush a layer of sauce on it, and continue grilling for another 4 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius to finish.
Final Product
Place the squid on a plate and garnish with some cucumber; this dish is best enjoyed with kimchi dipped in green chili salt for a delicious experience.
The squid meat is crunchy, chewy, and fresh, absorbing the spicy flavors, with a beautiful golden color from the annatto oil; the more you eat, the more you crave it!
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The dish grilled squid with chili salt using an air fryer is delicious and irresistible, and it’s very easy to make right at home. Let’s make this dish to treat your family. Wish you success!
