Calamari Recipe
Fried calamari served with a spicy aioli.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Spicy Aioli
Method
Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Clean the calamari by removing the innards, cartilage, and skin. Rinse under cold water and cut into rings.
- 2
Make the Coating
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully place the coated calamari in the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Spicy Aioli
- 6
Make the Aioli
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the spicy aioli on the side for dipping.
