Calamari Recipe
Lightly breaded and fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 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 dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
- 4
Dredge the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring into the wet mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Fry the breaded calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the calamari hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
