Calamari Recipe
lightly hand-breaded, served with sweet chili sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Bread the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the egg mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
