Calamari Fritti Recipe
Calamari and zucchini deep-fried with red pepper aioli and arrabiata sauce
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Calamari Fritti
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 3
Coat the Calamari and Zucchini
Dredge the calamari and zucchini slices in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Fry the Calamari and Zucchini
Carefully add the coated calamari and zucchini to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 5
Prepare the Red Pepper Aioli
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 6
Serve
Plate the fried calamari and zucchini, serve with the red pepper aioli and arrabiata sauce on the side.
