Crispy Calamari Recipe
Enjoy our Crispy Calamari, lightly battered and fried to golden perfection, served with a zesty marinara dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari Ingredients
Method
Crispy Calamari Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 3
Soak in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl. Dip each calamari ring into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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