Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.

Set up your breading station: one bowl for flour, another for the beaten eggs, and a third for the breadcrumbs mixed with cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Dip each calamari ring first into the flour, then the eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure they’re well-coated.

Place the coated rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer (a little spacing is key!) and spray lightly with olive oil.

Cook for about 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they’re golden brown and crispy.

Serve immediately with your favourite sauce, and watch them disappear faster than you can say "calamari!"