Sweet Chili Fried Calamari Recipe
Jalapeno, Red & Green Bell Peppers
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Sweet Chili Sauce
Method
Preparing Calamari
- 1
Clean and Prepare Calamari
If using whole calamari, clean and slice into rings. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Coat Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings into the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying Calamari
- 4
- 5
Fry Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain and Keep Warm
Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Keep warm while frying the remaining batches.
Making Sweet Chili Sauce
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the sweet chili sauce, finely chopped jalapeno, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and lime juice.
- 8
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust with extra lime juice or sweet chili sauce according to preference.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the crispy calamari on a platter, drizzling the sweet chili sauce over the top or serving it on the side as a dip.
- 10
Garnish
Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges for added flavor.
