Crispy Calamari Recipe
crispy rings, capers, olives, tomatoes, red chili aioli
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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari rings in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Prepare the Toppings
In a bowl, combine capers, sliced black olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
- 7
Serve
Serve the crispy calamari hot, topped with the caper and olive mixture.