Calamari Fritti Recipe
Lightly breaded and seasoned calamari served with cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Preparation
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Calamari
Dredge each calamari ring in the flour mixture, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then coat it with bread crumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the breaded calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with cocktail sauce on the side.
