Crispy Calamari Recipe
Pepperoncini, pickled ginger & house hoisin sauce
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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Preparation of Calamari
Rinse and pat dry the calamari rings with paper towels. This helps to ensure they are crispy when cooked.
- 2
Make the Coating
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Toss the calamari rings in the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the crispy calamari hot, garnished with pepperoncini and pickled ginger on the side. Drizzle with house hoisin sauce for dipping.
