Keto Calamari
Keto-friendly calamari, lightly breaded in coconut flour. These crisp calamari rings go perfectly with our sweet and spicy chili sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 511kcal
Equipment
- oven
- stovetop
Ingredients
- ½ lb calamari
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 cups pork rinds or low carb bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp old bay seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1 cup heavy cream
Sweet & Spicy Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1.5 tbsp chili garlic paste
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ⅓ cup powdered erythritrol
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Add egg and cream to a large bowl and whisk. Set aside.
- Add almond flour, Old Bay and rinds to a plate.
Air Fryer
- Dredge calamari rings and peppers in dairy mixture, then rinds/flour mixture. Only air fry one layer at a time.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10-14 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Oven
- Batter as usual, but bake them at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, and then baking for another 5 to 10 minutes.
Pan Fry
- Batter the calamari rings as usual, but cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to frying in the pan.
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a large pot to at least 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add rings, one at a time to the pot. Remove after a few minutes, when golden brown.
Sweet Chili Sauce Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in small pot over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently with a whisk. Remove.
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 986IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2mg