Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place flour in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk in a separate bowl. Combine panko, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.

Step 3

Coat calamari rings first in flour, then in egg mixture, and finally in panko mixture.

Step 4

Place rings in the the basket of the air fryer so that none are overlapping. Work in batches if needed. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 5

Air fry for 4 minutes. Flip rings, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and cook for 3 minutes longer.