Fried Calamari Recipe
8oz. hand breaded calamari, jalapeno coins, carrot spirals, micro cilantro, sweet garlic chili aioli
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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the jalapeno peppers into coins and spiralize the carrot into thin strands.
Prepare the Breading
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fry the Vegetables
In the same oil, fry the jalapeno coins for about 1-2 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the carrot spirals, frying for about 1 minute.