Tender Calamari Recipe
Crispy and perfectly seasoned fried calamari. Served with your choice of marinara sauce or chipotle mayo
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Ingredients
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Calamari Preparation
Dipping Sauces
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Start by rinsing the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Coating
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the wet mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat evenly with the dry mixture. Place coated calamari on a baking sheet.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Dipping Sauces
- 7
Prepare the Dipping Sauces
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and chipotle sauce to create chipotle mayo. Serve marinara sauce in another bowl.
