Crispy Calamari Recipe
Artichoke hearts, mustard-garlic aioli, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce
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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari Ingredients
Method
Crispy Calamari Directions
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Dredge the Calamari
Coat the calamari rings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Aioli
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Prepare the Bloody Mary Sauce
In another bowl, mix the ketchup, horseradish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to taste.
Serve
Serve the crispy calamari hot with artichoke hearts, mustard-garlic aioli, and Bloody Mary cocktail sauce on the side.