Air Fryer Calamari

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag of our calamari rings, thaw before using
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1-½ cups coconut flour, OR all purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• Cooking oil spray
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Marinara sauce, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place calamari rings in a large bowl and add the buttermilk; stir around to coat all the rings.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
3. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400˚F.
4. In a large shallow bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
5. Remove calamari rings from buttermilk and shake off excess buttermilk.
6. Dredge the rings in the flour mixture.
7. Place rings in the basket of the air fryer in one single layer. You’ll have to cook them in batches.
8. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
9. Air fry for 4 minutes.
10. Flip them over; spray with cooking spray and continue to cook for about 3 to 4 more minutes, or until browned on top and crispy.
11. Serve with lemon wedges and marinara for dipping.

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