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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Octopus

Air Fryer Octopus

A quick and flavorful way to enjoy octopus using your air fryer. Perfectly tender and seasoned to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Preheat Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Octopus
  • 450 g octopus, cleaned and cut into tentacles
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 1 cucchiaino smoked paprika
  • 1 cucchiaino garlic powder
  • 1 cucchiaino salt
  • 0.5 cucchiaino black pepper
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the octopus tentacles to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  4. Place the marinated octopus tentacles in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  6. Check for tenderness; if necessary, cook for an additional 2-5 minutes until done.
  7. Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 40gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 7mg

Notes

Serve with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal. If using frozen octopus, ensure it's fully thawed and dry before marinating.
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