Jul 14 2026
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Fried Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Gratzzi Italian Grille
Time30m
Serves4

Lightly breaded calamari served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

For Frying

Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean and Prepare Calamari

    Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This ensures they are free of excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.

Breading

  1. 3

    Coat the Calamari

    First, dredge each calamari ring in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off. Finally, coat it in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a breadcrumb; it should sizzle immediately.

  2. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Carefully add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried calamari and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

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