Calamari Fritto Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Squid

   Rinse the cleaned squid under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Make the Breading

   In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

3. 3

   Coat the Squid

   Dredge the squid rings and tentacles in the flour mixture until well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.

4. 4

   Heat the Oil

   In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

5. 5

   Fry the Squid

   Carefully add the coated squid to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Serve

   Sprinkle the fried calamari with chopped parsley and serve hot with spicy marinara sauce and garlic aioli on the side.