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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This helps to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings and pepper rings to the hot oil. Fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari and peppers from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with marinara sauce on the side.