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Weekend Delight: Indulge in Restaurant-Quality Grilled Squid at Home with a Perfect Air Fryer

Squid in the sun is a delectable dish that many people enjoy. If prepared on the weekend for the whole family to feast upon, it is guaranteed to receive praise from everyone.

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26 December, 2023

A wonderful weekend treat for the family amidst the chilly transition of seasons. Grilled Mực Một Nắng is delicious, fragrant, and easy to make.

Tips for buying good-quality squid

The quality of the squid you buy greatly determines the final result of the grilled Mực Một Nắng. The squid must be fresh and of good quality so that it is fragrant and the meat is sweet, without any fishy odor. When choosing squid, pay attention to the way it is sold, smell it to ensure it doesn’t have a strong ammonia smell. The squid should be firm to the touch, without any strange color or slimy texture. When buying squid, make sure the head and body are not separated, indicating freshness. The squid should have a light pinkish-white color. Squid with thick flesh is more flavorful and won’t dry out when grilled. Pay attention to sellers you are familiar with when buying squid.

How to make flavorful and spicy grilled Mực Một Nắng

Ingredients:

1 whole Mực Một Nắng, the quantity depends on the number of family members.

Spicy chili sauce, red bottle variety

White wine for cleaning the squid, can also use cooking wine or beer

Salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the squid

After buying the squid, make sure to clean them by soaking them in white wine, salt, and ginger to reduce fishy odor and remove any slimy residue. You can soak the squid in this mixture for 10 minutes and then rinse them thoroughly. Place the squid on a sieve to drain excess water. You can also use alkaline water to soak the squid to clean them of any fishy odor and chemicals. To make the grilled squid flavorful and absorb the spices, use a knife to score the squid’s body in a crisscross pattern. This scoring technique helps the squid absorb the spices and enhances its appearance.

Step 2: Marinating the squid

Use a new bottle of spicy chili sauce to ensure it is still fragrant. Use a brush to coat the squid’s body with the chili sauce. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes to absorb the sauce. The amount of chili sauce depends on your family’s spice tolerance. If you can’t handle too much spice, coat the squid lightly.

Step 3: Grilling the squid in an air fryer:

Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the squid in the air fryer, optionally lining the bottom with foil. Set the temperature to around 180 degrees Celsius and grill for about 15 minutes. You will have a batch of flavorful and spicy grilled Mực Một Nắng with a beautiful red chili sauce coating on the white squid, giving it a pleasant aroma and a delightful spiciness.

This dish is great for a casual gathering or as a main dish for a meal.

How to make grilled Mực Một Nắng with salt and chili

Spicy chili sauce has a strong spicy flavor and the aroma of dried shrimp, while homemade salt and chili powder will bring a richer flavor compared to using chili sauce alone, making it very interesting and loved by many people.

Ingredients:

0.5 kg Mực Một Nắng, or the desired quantity for your family’s needs

Salt

Chili powder

Ground black pepper

Assorted vegetables for serving

Instructions:

Step 1: Preparation

Prepare the squid the same way you would when making grilled Mực Một Nắng with spicy chili sauce. After buying the squid, make sure to clean them by soaking them in white wine, salt, and ginger to reduce fishy odor and remove any slimy residue. You can soak the squid in this mixture for 10 minutes and then rinse them thoroughly. Place the squid on a sieve to drain excess water. You can also use alkaline water to soak the squid to clean them of any fishy odor and chemicals. To make the grilled squid flavorful and absorb the spices, use a knife to score the squid’s body in a crisscross pattern. This scoring technique helps the squid absorb the spices and enhances its appearance.

Step 2: Marinating the squid with salt and chili

Use 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning powder mixed together. Then use a brush to evenly coat the squid’s body with this mixture of spices. Let the squid marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the spices.

Note: When making this dish, it is recommended to use small-sized chili powder. Small-sized chili powder helps distribute the salt and chili coating more evenly on the squid, resulting in better flavor absorption compared to using large-sized chili powder. If you have homemade salt prepared in advance, it will be better than fine salt. Alternatively, you can roast the salt before using it to enhance the taste compared to using raw salt.

Step 3: Grilling the squid

Brush a thin layer of oil on the squid’s surface, then place the squid in the air fryer and grill for about 15 minutes at around 180 degrees Celsius.