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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
If using store-bought marinara sauce, heat it in a saucepan. If making from scratch, combine crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt in a pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Calamari
In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, combine the beaten egg and buttermilk.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge them in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the coated calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the spicy marinara sauce on the side for dipping.