Calamari Recipe
Golden, crisp, fried Calamari served with Marinara & Honey Dijon, enough to share.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings into the buttermilk, then dredge them in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with marinara sauce and honey Dijon mustard on the side.
