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Grilled octopus is a seafood delicacy loved by many for its captivating and enticing flavor. With just an air fryer, you can easily grill octopus using various recipes quickly and simply. If you're unsure how to prepare and cook this dish to perfection, these fantastic tips for grilling octopus with an air fryer from Mytour below will surely surprise you!
Introducing the delicious grilled octopus
Grilled octopus is an addictive dish, especially for seafood enthusiasts, due to its crispy texture and spicy, flavorful taste that stimulates the palate. What could be better than gathering with family and friends on weekends, enjoying some wine alongside spicy chili salt grilled octopus? Not only is this dish mouthwatering, but it's also low in fat, high in nutritional value, and very good for health. The process of making this enticing dish is also very simple, quick, and fuss-free.
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Guide to grilling octopus using an air fryer
Octopus can be prepared and marinated in various spices, each type of spice will have its own unique highlight. Let's explore 3 ways to prepare octopus below using an air fryer.
Spicy chili salt grilled octopus
To grill octopus using an air fryer with rich chili salt flavor and delicious aroma, the preparation of ingredients is extremely important. The ingredients for making spicy chili salt grilled octopus are quite simple and easy to find, including:
- 2 – 3 octopuses
- 5 chili peppers
- Various herbs like coriander, cucumber, ginger
- Seasonings: chili powder, salt, bouillon powder, pepper, cooking oil,…
Preparing and marinating spicy chili salt grilled octopus
Step 1: Preparing the octopus
When you bring octopus home, you need to clean it thoroughly to prevent it from becoming fishy, slimy, and to maintain its freshness after cooking. First, separate the head and the sac by using a knife to cut from below the octopus's eyes. Then, firmly hold the head part, use scissors to cut from the neck and gut the octopus. Use a knife to remove the internal organs.
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Once you've ensured that the intestines are all cleaned out, put the octopus in a large bowl and wash it thoroughly with diluted salt water to remove the slime and fishy smell. Additionally, you can massage the octopus with guava leaf water to deal with the fishy smell. Finally, rinse the octopus again with water or blanch it in boiling water and let it drain.
Step 2: Marinate the octopus with chili salt
To make the seasoning mixture, you need to clean the chili peppers and remove all the seeds. Grind or crush the cleaned chili peppers together with 2 tablespoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, ginger, and 1 teaspoon of bouillon powder. Once the octopus is drained, marinate it with the seasoning.
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The marinating process is very simple, you just need to evenly rub the wet salt onto the octopus body and marinate for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the meat to absorb the seasoning and become flavorful. Note, at this step, you should wear gloves to avoid irritation or burning of the skin when in contact with chili peppers.
Step 3: Grilling octopus using an air fryer
Preheat the oven to 200°C for about 15 minutes before grilling. Once the oven is hot, place the octopus on the grilling tray. You can drizzle a little cooking oil on top or wrap the octopus in foil to prevent it from drying out. Grill for about 15 – 20 minutes, and every 5 minutes, open the oven to flip the octopus and brush on more seasoning to ensure even flavor absorption.
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When the octopus turns evenly golden and emits a fragrant aroma, remove it from the oven. Use scissors to cut the meat into bite-sized pieces and present it attractively with cucumber and coriander.
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Spicy chili paste grilled octopus
In addition to chili salt marinated octopus, spicy chili paste grilled octopus is definitely one of the must-try dishes for spicy food lovers or avid party-goers. The crispy, chewy octopus pieces combined with the spicy, enticing flavor, rich taste, and eye-catching color are extremely appealing, ready to conquer even the most discerning foodies.
Main ingredients for making spicy chili paste grilled octopus
- 2-3 octopuses
- 3 teaspoons chili paste
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 piece ginger
- A few lemongrass stalks
- Shallots
- 4 chili peppers
Step 1: Preparing and marinating octopus for spicy chili paste grilling
Before cooking, it's essential to clean the octopus thoroughly to prevent it from becoming fishy or slimy. After cleaning, rinse the octopus with diluted salt water to completely remove the sliminess, then let it dry thoroughly.
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Finely chop or use a blender to puree peeled garlic cloves, 3 shallots, chili peppers, and 1 piece of ginger. Then mix the blended mixture with chili paste, barbecue seasoning, bouillon powder, chili powder, and cashew oil to create color. Use gloves to rub the mixture onto the octopus body evenly. Marinate the octopus for about 30 minutes before grilling it using an air fryer for delicious results.
Step 2: Grilling octopus using an air fryer
When grilling octopus using an air fryer, preheat the fryer by turning it on for about 15 minutes at 200°C. Evenly place the octopus soaked in chili paste on the grilling tray.
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You can brush a little cooking oil on top or wrap the octopus in foil to prevent it from drying out during grilling. Just grill for about 15-20 minutes and you'll have delicious and very enticing spicy chili paste grilled octopus.
Korean-style spicy sauce grilled octopus
Preparing ingredients for Korean-style spicy sauce grilled octopus
- 1 octopus
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons chili paste
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise sauce
- 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Herbs
How to make spicy grilled octopus
Step 1: Preparing ingredients
When buying octopus, choose fresh ones with bright white belly and green back, shiny skin, no foul or fishy smell. After purchasing, use a knife to remove the intestines and clean the fresh octopus with salt water, then let it dry. Clean and finely chop onions. Wash the herbs thoroughly and rinse with water, then drain.
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Step 2: Mix and marinate with various spices
Mix together black pepper, chili paste, chili powder, oyster sauce, onions, soy sauce, mayonnaise sauce, and Korean chili paste in a small bowl. Then pour the spice mixture over the octopus that has been drained and mix well to marinate the meat thoroughly. Marinate for about 1 hour to let the octopus absorb the flavors.
Step 3: Grilling octopus using an air fryer
Once the octopus has absorbed the flavors, place the whole octopus in the preheated air fryer at 200°C for 15 minutes. Grill the octopus for about 30 minutes. Remember to flip the octopus every 5 minutes to ensure even browning and prevent the tentacles from burning.
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When the dish becomes fragrant, spicy, and the octopus meat is firm and turns golden brown, you can transfer the meat to a plate. Use scissors to cut it into bite-sized pieces and garnish with herbs to make the dish more visually appealing.
How to make dipping sauce for grilled octopus
To make the dish more flavorful and well-rounded, a delicious dipping sauce is essential. To make the perfect dipping sauce for octopus, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cleaned peppers, seeds removed
- Fresh coriander, picked and washed
- Ginger, garlic
- Thinly sliced lime leaves
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pour the mixture of peppers, ginger, garlic, lime leaves, coriander, along with salt, olive oil, and white vinegar into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a small bowl. You can squeeze a bit of lime to enhance the flavor. That's it, you have prepared a perfect dipping sauce to accompany the grilled octopus dishes above.
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So with just a few simple steps, you can grill octopus using an air fryer quickly and easily. Moreover, the grilled octopus turns out crispy, flavorful, and irresistible to anyone. Hopefully, these sharing from Mytour will help you gain more experience to showcase your cooking skills like a true chef.
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