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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then, dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying them for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari warm with a side of spicy marinara sauce for dipping.
