Squid is an extremely nutritious seafood, and the dishes made from squid, especially the fried dishes from squid, are always especially loved by everyone due to their attractive flavor. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn 3 simple ways to make crispy fried squid using an air fryer to change things up for the family!
1. Crispy fried squid using an air fryer
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Squid using an air fryer Serves 1
Squid 1 piece (about 300g) All-purpose flour 4 tablespoons Breadcrumbs 4 tablespoons Egg 1 piece Fresh milk 15 ml Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Paprika powder 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper powder 1/3 teaspoon Onion powder 1/3 teaspoon Salt/ ground pepper a little
How to make Crispy Fried Squid using an air fryer
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Prepare the squid
After buying the squid, clean it, remove the black pouch and internal organs, then rub it with 2 teaspoons of salt and rinse with clean water, and let it drain.
Next, use a knife to cut the squid into circular pieces about 1/4 inch thick.
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Mixing Marinade Spices
Prepare a bowl, add 4 tablespoons of flour, then add spices including 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/3 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/3 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/3 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Then mix the ingredients well.
Next, take a small bowl, crack in 1 egg, and add 15ml of fresh milk, whisking the mixture until combined.
Finally, prepare another clean bowl and add 4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.
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Coating the Squid with Batter
Coat each piece of squid in the marinade mixture, then dip it in the egg and milk mixture, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs to finish.
Repeat this process until all the squid and batter are used up.
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Fry the squid
Spray or brush a thin layer of cooking oil into the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Then, gradually place the squid pieces in, continue to spray or brush more cooking oil on top of the squid pieces.
Put the squid in the air fryer and fry at 205 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, then take the squid out, flip it over, and fry for another 5 minutes at 205 degrees Celsius until the squid is cooked.
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Finished Product
The squid fried in an air fryer has a beautiful golden color, with a crispy coating seasoned just right, and the squid is chewy. Just dip it in a bit of sauce, and you can enjoy the full flavor of the dish.
The crispy fried squid is very appealing and does not feel greasy at all; your whole family will definitely love it!
2. Crispy Fried Squid with Chili Salt in Air Fryer
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Squid with Chili Salt in Air Fryer Serves 2 people
Squid 2 pieces (about 400g) Cornstarch 2 tablespoons Potato starch 12 tablespoons Egg 1 piece Green onions 2 stalks (chopped) Chili 2 pieces (chopped) Garlic 4 cloves (crushed) Cooking oil 2 teaspoons Rice wine 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Salt/ ground pepper a little
What is potato starch?
- Potato starch consists mainly of finely ground or crushed potatoes, processed through multiple steps of sifting and drying to produce the final product.
- Potato starch is white in color, contains certain calories and carbohydrates, and is gluten-free, making it suitable for baking and soups due to its soft, thick texture; it can also be used in beauty technology.
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How to make crispy fried squid with chili salt using an air fryer
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Prepare the squid
After purchasing, clean the squid, removing all internal organs and the black sac inside the squid, then soak it in dilute salt water for about 5 minutes, after which rinse it clean and use paper towels to dry it.
Use a sharp knife, hold it at a 45-degree angle, and make diagonal cuts on the squid body in two directions, then cut the squid in half and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the squid
Put all the cut squid into a bowl, then beat 1 egg and add it to the bowl of squid. Next, add 1 tablespoon of rice wine, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then mix well.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 4 tablespoons of potato flour into the bowl and mix well so that the squid is evenly coated with the flour.
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Coat the squid with flour
Prepare a plate, add 8 tablespoons of potato flour, then add the marinated squid to the plate and coat it with a layer of flour, then place it on a rack to allow excess flour to fall off.
After that, spray a thin layer of cooking oil evenly on both sides of the floured squid pieces.
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Fry the squid
Add all the prepared squid into the air fryer, roast at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Then, take it out, spray a little oil on the squid, toss it well, and roast for another 4 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius until the squid is cooked.
Place a pan on the stove, add 1/2 teaspoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat, then add 4 crushed garlic cloves and 2 chopped chilies into the pan, stir for about 1 minute on low heat, then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, stir for about 30 seconds.
Next, add all the fried squid into the pan and stir for about 2 minutes over medium heat, finally add 2 chopped scallions and toss a few more times to finish.
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Finished Product
The squid is fried until golden and crispy, with a chewy and tender inside, infused with rich seasoning, the spicy taste of chili, and the fragrant aroma of garlic, onion, and pepper, making the fried squid even more appealing and stimulating to the taste buds.
3. Fried Squid with Fish Sauce using an Air Fryer
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Squid with Fish Sauce using an Air Fryer Serves 2
Squid 800 gr Cornstarch 4 tablespoons Egg 1 Chili 2 (sliced) Spring onion 2 stalks (cut into pieces) Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Vinegar 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Sugar/ salt/ ground pepper)
How to make crispy fried squid with fish sauce using an air fryer
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Prepare the squid
After buying the squid, remove the ink sac and internal organs, then rinse the squid with diluted salt water and wash again with clean water, then let it drain.
Next, use a knife to make several diagonal cuts on the body of the squid, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the squid
Add all the cut squid to a bowl, add one egg white, and mix well. Next, add 4 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl of squid and mix evenly.
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Frying the squid
You are about to place the marinated squid on a rack, then use a brush to coat each piece of squid with a layer of cooking oil before placing it into the air fryer at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
When halfway through the frying time, you can pause to check and flip the squid for even cooking!
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Making the sauce
Prepare a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, then stir well.
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Squid with sauce
Place a pan on the stove, wait for the pan to heat up, then add the mixed sauce and stir evenly over medium heat until the sauce starts to bubble. Then add all the crispy fried squid and stir evenly over medium heat for about 30 seconds to coat the squid with the sauce.
Next, add 2 sliced chili peppers and 2 chopped green onion stalks, stir well for another 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The squid is golden and crispy, the squid is firm and chewy, coated in a rich, spicy, and salty sauce that is incredibly delicious. Enjoy this dish with a glass of soda for an even better experience!
How to choose fresh and delicious squid
- You should choose fresh and delicious squid with a dark brown body, not pale, and the white body should be cloudy like milk. Especially, whether the squid’s body is brown or white, it should be shiny to be considered fresh squid.
- If you press your finger on the squid’s body, fresh squid usually has firm flesh and high elasticity. This means that after pressing and releasing, the squid quickly returns to its original state. Fresh squid often has very bright and clear eyes to the extent that you can see the pupils inside.
- Non-fresh squid usually has slightly soft and mushy flesh, especially with low elasticity so that when you press and release, the squid body takes a long time to return to its original shape. At the same time, non-delicious squid usually has very dull and cloudy eyes.
How to properly clean squid without a fishy smell
- Method 1: You should combine crushed ginger, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of white wine to eliminate the fishy smell of the squid. Just rubbing the squid with this mixture will completely remove the fishy smell. Moreover, white wine also helps enhance the flavor of the dish, making it crispy and pure white.
- Method 2: Blanch the squid in green tea, then immediately soak it in cold water, which is an effective way to eliminate the fishy smell of the squid. Soaking in cold water will also help the squid have a rich aroma when cooked.
I hope that with the 3 ways to make crispy fried squid using an air fryer that TasteVN just shared, you have additional ideas to make the squid dish more unique and appealing. Let’s make this dish to treat your family. Good luck!
