Description
This Fried Calamari recipe yields perfectly crispy and flavorful calamari rings and tentacles that make a delightful appetizer or snack. With a simple flour coating and quick frying time, you can enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired dish in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Calamari:
- 1 pound cleaned squid (tubes and tentacles), cut into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges
- Marinara or aioli for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Squid: Pat the squid dry with paper towels.
- Coat Squid: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Dredge and Fry: Dredge squid in flour mixture, fry until golden.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels, serve hot with lemon and sauces.
Notes
- Keep squid cold and dry for best results.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan for crispy calamari.
- Add cayenne for heat or use seasoned breadcrumbs for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
