Fried Calamari Recipe
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Ingredients
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Calamari Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Begin by cleaning the fresh calamari. Remove the head, innards, and skin. Cut the body into 1/2-inch rings and set aside.
- 2
Soak in Buttermilk
Place the calamari rings in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Allow them to soak for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to tenderize the meat.
Breading Mixture
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
Frying
- 4
- 5
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the calamari rings in the breading mixture until they are well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully place the coated calamari rings into the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crisp.
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