Fried Calamari Recipe
Crispy calamari served with marinara and lemon.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the dried calamari rings in the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add a handful of coated calamari rings to the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with lemon wedges and marinara sauce for dipping.
