Calamares Fritas Recipe
Fried calamari served with a side of marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Calamares Fritas Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix the Coating
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring into the flour mixture, then into the egg wash, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure they are well coated.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying them for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
