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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Fried Calamari
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix the Coating
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until evenly 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. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 6
Drain the Calamari
Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
