Firecracker Calamari Bites with Caribbean Mango Slaw
Get ready to add some heat to your next party with this fun and exciting recipe. The perfect balance of crispy and spicy, our calamari bites will have your taste buds dancing with their crunchy batter and explosive flavour.
Easy to prepare and even easier to eat, these delicious bites are expertly seasoned, adding incredible depth to the squid and bringing out its natural, fresh taste. And when complemented with a vibrant and tangy Caribbean mango slaw, you've got yourself one delicious appetizer that packs a serious punch!
So the next time the occasion calls for a little spice and a whole lot of flavour, you know what to do!
Sealand Firecracker Calamari Bites with Caribbean Mango Slaw
Remove frozen calamari bites from packaging (no need to thaw)
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray basket with avocado/olive oil spray. Alternatively, preheat oven to 430°F and spray baking sheet with oil
Add calamari to air fryer basket. Air fry for 18-20 mins, shaking basket regularly to ensure even cooking. Or, if using oven, add calamari to baking sheet and bake for 24-26 mins, flipping halfway through
Calamari is ready when batter turns deep golden colour and becomes crunchy
While calamari is cooking, make spicy mango slaw
Thinly slice all spicy mango slaw ingredients and add them to a salad plate (swap out any veggies you want to suit personal taste)
Make the dressing - combine all dressing ingredients in jar or other lidded container. Shake jar well until dressing has emulsified
Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat evenly
Add cooked calamari to serving dish alongside salad plate
