I would much rather have a spicy remoulade or a thin sweet and spicy sauce with my fried calamari. One thing about calamari at home is the endless small-batch baskets going into fryer, plus the oil smell.
I used the Avolon Bay Air Fryer for this recipe. Air fryers are so useful, especially for those cooking for one and it would be awesome for college dorms and apartments. Aimply pop in what you want into the basket, give it a shake or two in the middle of cooking...and ding...its done. Now if only these were larger!
I have been tinkering, and there is a bit of a learning curve with the rapid air technology air fryers use.
I love making Zucchini Chips in the air fryer! They are SO easy and crazy addictive! I make a simple Sriracha dipping sauce for them YUM! Even the kids like them!
My Crispy Air Fried Tofu is so tasty that even if you are new to tofu, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I make it with Asian flavors and its always a hit with my daughter and I. The boys however won't open their minds to tofu, lol!
Sriracha & Honey Tossed Calamari
½ lb calamari tubes (tentacles if you prefer)
1 cup of club soda
1 cup flour
A couple dashes of salt, red pepper and black pepper
½ cup honey 1-2 TBS Sriracha
A few shakes of red pepper flakes
Rinse your calamari clean and blot dry. Slice the calamari tubes into rings about ¼ inch wide. Place the calamari rings into a bowl and cover them with the club soda, stir until all are submerged. Let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile combine the flour, salt, red & black pepper. Set aside. Drain the calamari, blot dry. Dredge the calamari, one at a time, in the flour mixture and set on a plate until ready to air fry. Once ready to cook. Spray the basket of the fryer with a small amount of cooking spray. Place calamari into the basket, careful not to crowd too much, set temperature for 375 degrees and set the timer for 11 minutes. Shake the basket twice during the cooking process, loosening any rings that stick. Remove from basket, toss with the sauce and return to the fryer for 2 minutes more. Serve with additional sauce if you like.
Make sauce by combining honey, sriracha and red pepper flakes in a small bowl, mix until fully combined.
Enjoy!
Marie Matter says
Looove me some calamari! And the sweet & spicy sauce sounds great!
Noelle says
This looks amazing! I love calamari but have never made it myself!
Savory Simple says
I would love to try making fries or onion rings with this!
MrsDaggett says
I'd make some yummy french fries since I just got a french fry cutter for Christmas!
joylynn4 says
I've been eyeing this fryer for a while now. I love to deep fry, but hate having to clean it (impossible), and hate that greasy smell. Calamari would be on the list of things to fry
Dawn Sterner says
I'd make some fries & cheese sticks in this!
Marilyn says
I would try to make homemade fries or potato chips
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Giiiiiiiiirl!!! I need an air fryer in my life!!! I love your calamari recipe and you know I'll try my best to air fry donuts if I won one. Yeah. I said it.
Natalie Dixon says
Yes, to the avocado fries and calamari!! Two of my favorite recipes that I try to avoid because of the oil! I would be all over those recipes!
Denise Falicki says
I would love to try Onion Rings. DEE Fedor
Colleen says
I love the idea of this, can't wait to try it. I'd love to try making fries with it!
Shelby N. says
I'm not a huge calamari fan, but I do love fried food lol! I'd make onion rings and fried jalapeno rings!
Kathryn Ahrens says
I haven't ever heard of an air fryer before but it has definitely caught my attention. 🙂 I love calamari and the picture looks so delicious. 🙂
Amy C. says
I think this sounds like a neat concept. Fries would be tops on my list!
itqtpie says
Looks amazing, I'd love one if these!!
candy kratzer wenzel says
I would love to try one of these. I would do onion straws first. We use them from salads, sandwiches, on pizzas, burgers, etc. with all different types of seasoning.
Leanna says
I would love to make the Nutella Apple pie, there are so many things I could make.
Jennifer Hewitt says
Chicken!!
christopher sorel says
wow have not seen this device but very cool. Sweet potato fries will be mine then with one of these
Were Parents says
I love love love calamari !!!!! I've always been too chicken to try to make it myself though, I really need to try though, you make it look so easy!
Kim Kelly says
I'm intrigued!! I've never seen this before, but as I don't actually "fry" because of the high oil content, this is something totally on my list!
steve weber says
I love everything deep fried! especially onion rings.
AnnaZed says
I think I might try to fry some shrimp.
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carol clark says
some shrimp i think and hush puppies
BethElderton says
Wow---I have never even thought of making calamari at home! I think I might be more likely to try shrimp--maybe using a similar technique.
Mary Beth Elderton
Lisa Sarpolis says
I would love to make Chicken Nuggets for my Grandson!
Robin Chesser says
What amazing technology! I'd be making a ton of onion rings first thing!
Kalyani says
Recipe looks yummy! I would like to try Potato wedges with this Air fryer..
Dawnn says
This recipe looks delicious. I'd love to try Fried Ravioli's in an air fryer! They're my favorite!
Vandna B says
The recipe and pictures are making my mouth water. The concept of an air fryer sounds really interesting! Would love to have an air fryer for my kitchen. Thanks for the opportunity.
Adrianna Butler says
O my goodness!!! This recipe makes my mouth water!!! Honey and siracha???!!! What an amazing combination!
kath g says
i would start with 'fried' shrimp and 'fried' onion rings.
Dawn Lloyd says
Absolutely wanted one for Christmas!! Would try anything
Reesa Lewandowski says
SO MUCH! Chicken, shrimp, anything!
Rebecca Parsons says
The recipe sounds amazing and so do the Avocado fries. I would use it for Chicken and fish mostly.
debigfrog says
I would love to try some shrimp in the fryer. I never make it because of all the oil so this would be great
Karen says
I'd like to play around with my husband's onion ring recipe! I love them but they're so messy when fried in oil!
Gloria Richards says
Love the recipe. It sound delicious and I'm always looking for new ways to fix calamari..Thank you. 🙂
Unique By Randi says
those drumsticks sound amazing. I've only had calamari once and that was in NY, but if that was good this has to be amazing! I'd have to try a different recipe because I can't have spicy any more, but it all sounds so good!
chantal thomas says
would love to try some chicken wings cooked in it
samdaleo says
I think this recipe looks amazing and I can't wait to try it! I think I would also try to do some type of onion ring. I LOVE onion rings!
Samantha (samdaleo)
jamesmadison1974@gmail.com
Douglas Houston says
Fresh cut French fries
Arielle says
I would make sweet potato fries in this!
chris z says
i would try french fries!
Anonymous says
I would try to cook some sweet potato fries! Thanks!
- Kimberly O./Kim Con
Jennifer Heintz says
Since we are not calamari fans here, I think I would try onion rings first.
Debbie Gifford says
I'd love to try french fries in this air fryer. This is a great invention; it not only is much healthier than cooking in oil but saves the cost of the oil. Then, for it to cook in half the time, who wouldn't want one of these? Thank you for sharing and for your giveaway! I will check out your other recipes.
Anonymous says
I'd do fried sage, leek frizzles, sweet potato fries!
Michelle Klingen says
I would like to try the lemony green beans
ash l. says
I would first try onion rings, love those. This is such an interesting new fryer.
Linda Kish says
I love calamari but I eat mine without sauce. Had some for lunch today.
aikosimmons says
Angela A Simmons: Calamari sounds so good I haven't had that in years. I would make fried tilapia with this
Robin Abrams says
I have never tried calamari but would be willing to try this recipe sounds good
tisonly143 says
The recipe sounds wonderful but I don't think I have ever tried calamari before, but I am trying to get back on track with my health and this would be a huge help to me, I thinking of all the great vegetables I am going to be able to cook in this 🙂 thanks @tisonlyme143
FIBERONE says
I have never had calamari and do not want to try it. So, the recipe did not appeal to me. Sweet potato fries or regular fries would be good to try with this cooker.
Jessica Eluskie says
Looks good! I would try anything. Since I had my gallbladder out a few years ago fried foods have been a no no for me and I would so love to have one of these, I miss fried food so much
Robyn Donnelly says
It looks good but I would not eat calamari.
Holly Thomas says
I would try fish & chips first.
Catherine Wooster says
The Philly Cheese steak Eggrolls sound really good...I would try them!
Tj and Amy says
I like the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
anny32 says
I love Calamari! but id cook my chicken or turkey croquets in there.. i dont like to deep fry them..i usually put em in the oven..i'd rather them be real crispy though
~addrienne m
Roberta Wade says
I love calamari but I would love to try some catfish nuggets.
Amy Hart says
Not sure about the recipes, but I would cook everything I normally cook in my deep fryer in the air fryer if possible. This is awesome!
Hope Chamberlain says
The recipe seems simple enough. I would make everything I could in it...trying to eat/cook healthier
Lisa Williams says
I would have to make fish and chips,chicken fingers,and shrimp and scallops, I'm getting too excited to cook in this,my mind is just going in all sorts food directions! battered zucchini yum!!!
Debra Guillen says
I'd like to try fried shrimp
Brigid O'Hara says
We have stopped eating fried foods because I want my family to eat healthy. We miss certain foods like fries, etc. This would be an awesome way to be able to eat the things we miss without the grease.
Kit says
Avocado fries sound awesome!
MarciaF says
I crave onion rings all the time so I'd make those but those avocado fries would hit the spot too.
Patti Hanzel says
Love to have one!
Lynn says
In my home we do fry food a lot, chicken tofu, potatoes. Maybe we can cut don't on eating oil with this if the flavor and texture is the same.
terimelton says
I would like to try onion rings, french fries, sweet potato fries, zucchini sticks, fish sticks, chicken fingers, and I am wondering if it would do my frozen breaded okra without deep frying?
Carolyn Massey says
Philly cheese steak lools yummy but so do most of the recipes. This would be great, I would make "fried" chicken first.
lisagee1234 says
I think it is awesome and healthy and I want to make onion rings :o)
Sunny Muir says
I would cook battered fries!
Nora Hamlin says
French fries or pizza.
ellen willett says
I need this love fried foods but not the greese
golden storm says
i think i would make traditional english fish and chips(fries)
Bookreeader says
The calamari recipe looks interesting, but my family loves to eat Tempura shrimp and vegetables every holiday! It leaves our house smelling like a greasy spoon restaurant, and all that oil can't be good for us! I would love to try Tempura in the Avalon Bay Air Fryer!
Teresa Criddle says
I would try the Calamari !!
Luna G. says
I love calamari and this sounds so good!
Laura says
Would love to fry up some shrimp and fries in one of these! What a neat concept!
Anne Klotz says
I would like to fry up some wings, shrimp, whatever I can get my hands on!
Voorhees says
I'd love to cook chicken strips and fries in this fryer!
Hargow Wong says
I would make oil-less french fries and onion rings.
Velvetwhip says
I would love to try making calamari in this.
Linda Bragg says
I would like to try the calamari.
Saph says
I would try onion rings!
Jessica says
This would be perfect for chicken parmesan.
Krista Ballard says
Cheesesticks!!!
anne marie Carter says
I love the handle and the design of this fryer! This would be so handy in the kitchen. Especially when feeding teenagers!
Christina says
Honey Tossed Calamari sounds wonderful! So do the avocado fries...I love putting fried avocado on tacos!
Alison Gibb says
I would make fried peppers!!
Madalyn Haire says
I would love to make the Sriracha & Honey Tossed Calamari
Shannon says
I would make potatoes. Thank you for the chance to win.
Leann says
First thing I would cook is chicken.
Katherine Riley says
I would make some seafood in the fryer.
Lauryn says
Pretty sure we'll be trying this recipe stat! YUM! I love sriracha! Oh and the avocado slices...those are a favorite in our house. Can't wait to air fry them.
LeAnn Harbert says
i would try chicken tenders and french fries
Elaine Powell says
I'd like to make onion rings and zucchini fries
chichijunk says
i would fry alot of things in there starting with calamari but I have no idea how to enter this? there's no entry form, no rafflecopter, nothing to click on.. HELP!
StephanieR says
The recipe looks amazing and I would definitely try it.
Emmy says
Anything with sriracha makes my mouth water! I'd love to try this recipe.
ckorando says
I've never seen or heard of an air fryer before, but it looks interesting. I'd love to try it and see if it actually works because it would be great for healthier foods. I'd try sweet potato fries first.
Gord ord says
I would probably try out some fries first.
walk9 says
I would definitely make some wings and fries.
FireRunner2379 says
I'd like to make sweet potato fries!
Gail R says
I dont like calamari or avacasoes but i would try the philly cheesesteak eggrolls 🙂
amweeks says
I would love to air fry some veggies...some zucchini, some broccoli bites, some eggplant!
Karen says
I would try to fry some fish in the air fryer. Thank you.
mecarolks says
I would like to try the calamari.
gypsy says
Chicken
Maritza Robinson says
Love calamari. Have to try this recipe. I would make fries and chicken. Also some veggies. Thanks.
Terri Patillo says
I'd definitely make zucchini chips!
tannawings says
I love anything made from an avacado and if you handed me a dozen I coyld eat theem all myself. I would love to make chicken or fries in one fo these.. I have to cook witj little or no oils sue to dietary restrictions ad this would be awesome.
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joanne roberts says
I would like to try air fried vegetables. How yummy would that bet? No fatty oil
Karen Hadfield says
We love calamari, this sounds delicious!
alona y says
I would definitely want to try out the avocado fries! I love the idea of an air fryer, had no idea such a thing existed.
Tamara Banares says
Avocado fried for sure!
trishden says
Love the recipe, I'm a big calamari fan. I would love to make sweet potato fries and maybe some coconut shrimp. Thanks for a great giveaway!
trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com
Shannon Peterson says
I would love to make healthy fries out of asparagus and green beans!
@AdrianSlew says
Potato wedges, chicken wings and chicken livers is what I'd like to try to fry.
jjmon2012 says
Would love to have this I would fix a lot of vegetable in this...........
Karen Delaney says
I've read about air fryers, and would like to try it for an omelet
richelle bowers says
the Air Fryer One Dish Crustless Tomato & Onion Quiche sounds good
Kelly OMalley says
I would try the Sriracha & Honey Tossed Calamari. Seriously sounds fantastic. I LOVE calamari, and sriracha is my one of my favorite flavors. This recipe, alone, makes me really want to try out this air fryer!
Cori Westphal says
I think I'd try homemade fries. Real fries need to be fried twice, which is what makes them so unhealthy, and so delicious! I'd love to try them in the air fryer!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
cassandra marquez says
I think that the recipe sounds really good and easy too. If I won I think I would mainly make chicken or french fries in it!
Megan C says
My son would love the Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls. I think this would be perfect for my son and I. Being a teen he wants quick and easy. This would be perfect, safe and healthier for him.
Shanna Beam says
My two little girls LOVE some french fries, so I would cook a lot of fries, lol. I love the idea of french fries without all of that oil!
Sadie says
I would like to make onion rings in this machine.
Sadie B.
sweetcomping says
I would cook onion rings!
Annette says
The calamari looks delicious. I'd really like to try the fried avocado.
blew415 says
Okra for my husband!
Bridgett Wilbur says
I showed my husband this recepie and now he wants to try it..
EverythingSarah says
Well I'm allergic to calamari and avocado so they aren't for me 🙂 But I would love to fry some onion rings up yum yum!
crazyweirdo33@yahoo.com
Sara Estep says
Fries would be at the top of my list to start with.
skater425 says
Not a fan of avocado, but would love to try fries and onion rings.
Laurie Murley says
i would like to make some hushpuppies in it
annemarie562000 says
I like the Sriracha & Honey Tossed Calamari recipe! I would use it to make calamari. I would also use it for chicken and onion rings!
annemarie562000(at)yahoo(dot)com
Stacey Roberson says
I would make baked cream cheese wontons.
Michelle Tucker says
I would make some air fried ravioli. I saw a recipe earlier this week that I'm really wanting to try.
Kayci Stanley says
I would like to try out making some avocado fries with the air fryer.
Judy Chiu says
How about with Sweet garlic chile sauce???
Miller David says
here are some interesting points in time in this article but I don?t know if I see all of them center to heart. There is some validity but I will take hold opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we want more! Added to FeedBurner as well
Maria Williams says
Hey! Looks very delicious. Moreover, it’s not too difficult to make so I will try soon. Thanks for your sharing!
Paul Kostandin says
I've never heard of rinsing calamari in soda water! What an awesome trick, I can't wait to give this a try.
Colleen says
Hope you enjoyed it! I learned that from "The Professional Chef Cookbook" many years ago.