Calamari Fritti Recipe

Prepare the Calamari

Clean and cut the calamari into rings and separate the tentacles. Pat them dry with paper towels.

Set Up Breading Station

In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.

Bread the Calamari

Dip each calamari ring and tentacle into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure they are fully coated.

Heat the Oil

In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Fry the Calamari

Carefully add the breaded calamari to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve

Serve the fried calamari hot with pesto tartar sauce and sweet chili sauce on the side.