Chinese Salt and Pepper Squid (Air Fryer)
Craving crispy, golden calamari without the deep fryer? This authentic Cantonese-style Salt and Pepper Squid is light, crunchy, and packed with garlicky, spicy flavorโall made in your air fryer in just 15 minutes!
The squid is marinated in Shaoxing wine and sesame oil, coated in potato starch for maximum crispiness, then tossed with a fragrant mixture of jalapeno, red bell pepper, shallots, and garlic. The result? Restaurant-quality crispy squid that’s non-greasy and absolutely addictive.
โฑ๏ธ Total Time: 15 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 2-4
๐ก๏ธ Air Fryer Temps: 350ยฐF (6-7 min) โ 390ยฐF (1 min)