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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari Ingredients
Method
Fried Calamari Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Coating
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Soak in Buttermilk
Place the calamari rings in a separate bowl and pour the buttermilk over them, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them soak for about 30 minutes.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Coat the Calamari
Once the calamari have soaked, remove them from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.