Crispy Squid with Air-Fried Potatoes, 565 kcal, 46g protein

Crispy Squid with Air-Fried Potatoes

By @love_eat_keepfit

Breadcrumbed pan-fried squid with air-fried potatoes and a light egg caper mayo. Squid alone gives about 45 g of lean protein, a great light, high-protein dinner.

lunchdinnerseafoodhigh proteinquick~565 kcal
Prep: 20 minCook: 20 minCuisine: Mediterranean

Per portion

565

kcal

46g

protein

58g

carbs

16g

fat

Ingredients

Servings2
  • 500 g squid, cleaned
  • 40 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 400 g potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp capers, chopped

Method

  1. 1Toss the potato wedges in a little oil and air-fry or bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200 °C.
  2. 2Pat the squid dry and cut into rings or strips.
  3. 3Toss the squid lightly in the breadcrumbs to coat and place the pieces on a baking tray, separate from each other.
  4. 4Air-fry or oven bake at 200 °C for 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden. Don't overcook it or it turns rubbery.
  5. 5Stir the chopped capers through the mayonnaise.
  6. 6Give your squid a little squeeze of lemon. Serve it with the potatoes & the caper mayo on the side.

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