Fried Calamari Recipe
Served with a spicy marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
Start by preparing the spicy marinara sauce. Combine canned tomatoes, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- 2
Prepare the Calamari
In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the spicy marinara sauce on the side for dipping.