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🍽️ Mediterranean Octopus from the Air Fryer

180 kcal · 35 min · 2 servings

Ingredients

• 200g Octopus
• 2 EL Olive Oil
• 2 Zehen Garlic
• 1 EL Lemon Juice
• 1 TL Salt
• 1 TL Pepper
• 1 TL Thyme
• 1 TL Paprika Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces of about 3 cm size.
2. 2. Pat the meat pieces dry with paper towels – never wash, as this will dilute the marinade.
3. 3. Peel 2 cloves of garlic and press them through a press.
4. 4. In a bowl, mix the octopus with 2 tbsp olive oil, the garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp thyme.
5. 5. Sprinkle the mixture with 1 tsp paprika and massage everything in well.
6. 6. Let the marinade rest for 10 minutes so the meat absorbs the flavors.
7. 7. Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C and preheat it for 3 minutes.
8. 8. Put the marinated octopus into the basket of the air fryer.
9. 9. Cook the meat at 180 °C for 10 minutes, until it is golden brown.
10. 10. Shake the basket vigorously to turn the pieces and cook them evenly.
11. 11. Continue cooking at 180 °C for another 5 minutes.
12. 12. Check for doneness: the meat is ready when it separates easily with a fork.
13. 13. Carefully remove the octopus from the fryer and place it on a plate.
14. 14. Let the meat rest for 2 minutes so the juices can redistribute.
15. 15. Serve the octopus warm; it should be tender and not taste rubbery.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 180
• Protein: 25 g · Fett/Fat: 5 g · Carbs: 10 g