Low Fat Crispy Fried Baby Squids
Craving the irresistible crunch of fried calamari without the guilt? This Low Fat Crispy Fried Baby Squids recipe delivers all the crispy goodness you love while keeping things light and healthy. Perfectly seasoned with a delicate blend of paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, each tender piece of squid is coated in a guilt-free, golden crust and air-fried to perfection using minimal olive oil spray. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers looking to keep things low-fat without skimping on flavor. Serve these delectable bites hot with a splash of fresh lemon juice for a vibrant tang, and watch them disappear from the plate! Ideal for appetizers, parties, or as a light dinner option, this recipe is destined to become your new favorite way to enjoy fried squid.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 500 grams Baby squids, cleaned
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0 Olive oil spray
- 1 Lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the baby squids thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until slightly frothy.
Step 4
Dip each piece of squid into the egg whites, allowing any excess to drip off.
Step 5
Coat the squid thoroughly with the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks. Place the coated squid on a plate and continue until all pieces are coated.
Step 6
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Once heated, arrange the squid in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Step 7
Lightly spray the squid with olive oil spray to help crisp up the coating.
Step 8
Air fry the squid for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
Remove the squid from the air fryer and let them rest on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture.
Step 10
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the squids.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (684.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 862.8 |
| Total Fat 6.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 1176.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4241.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 89.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 141.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1752.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories