The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Searching for a tasty and easy-to-make seafood appetizer? Frozen calamari in the air fryer have to be among the favorites!
Ready in minutes and breaded to perfection, these air fryer frozen calamari rings are crispy, tender, and perfectly dippable!
Recipe Tips
- Our calamari rings were breaded – if you have unbreaded calamari rings, your total cooking time might vary slightly.
- There’s no need to defrost the frozen calamari rings first. You can add them to the preheated air fryer from frozen.
- You don’t need to spray breaded calamari rings with any extra oil – typically, the breading already contains some oil.
- Make sure the calamari rings are fully cooked before taking them out of the air fryer. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Step by Step Instructions
If you are wondering how to cook frozen calamari in the air fryer, you can follow the recipe process photos in this section.
In case you just want the air fryer recipe for frozen calamari rings without visuals, skip to the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
First, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once the air fryer is hot, add the frozen calamari rings in one even layer.
You don’t want any overlap, so just add however many calamari rings you can fit in one layer.
Cook the frozen calamari rings for 6-9 minutes total until fully cooked through and crispy on the outside.
Flip the rings halfway through the cooking time (around 3-4 minutes). The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure they are cooked.
Your exact cooking time can vary by brand of frozen calamari and your air fryer.
When done, remove the calamari from the air fryer and serve them with your preferred dipping sauce (e.g. ketchup or chipotle mayo). Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Air-fried frozen calamari rings taste best when they are hot and crispy.
The longer they sit out and cool, the softer they become, and the more the breading will lose its crispiness.
If you do end up having leftovers, you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge. Make sure to eat them within 2-3 days.
Don’t expect the calamari rings to be too crispy anymore, but reheating them in the air fryer can help a bit.
Related Recipes
If you are searching for more great air fryer appetizers, have a look at these other creations (all of which are seafood-based):
- Air Fried Frozen Coconut Shrimp
- Homemade Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Shrimp
- Frozen Shrimp Tempura in the Air Fryer
- Frozen Popcorn Shrimp in Air Fryer
Air Fryer Frozen Calamari
Ingredients
- 8-12 frozen calamari rings, breaded
- your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the air fryer is hot, add the frozen calamari rings to the air fryer basket in one even layer. You don't want any overlap, so just add however many calamari rings you can fit in one layer.
- Cook the frozen calamari rings for 6-9 minutes total or until fully cooked through and crispy on the outside. Flip the rings halfway through the cooking time. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Your exact cooking time can vary by brand of frozen calamari and your air fryer.
- When done, remove the calamari from the air fryer and serve them with your preferred dipping sauce (e.g. cocktail sauce or chipotle mayo). Enjoy!
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Notes
- We made breaded calamari rings. The cooking time for unbreaded calamari might vary slightly.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
