Fried Calamari Recipe
fennel, cherry peppers, old bay, aioli ^
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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Fried Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and fennel seeds.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, fry the calamari for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Add Cherry Peppers
Fry the cherry peppers in the remaining oil for about 1 minute until they are slightly blistered.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari with aioli on the side for dipping. Garnish with fried cherry peppers.
