Fried Calamari Recipe
Crispy calamari served with a tangy dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation of Calamari
- 1
Clean and Slice Calamari
Rinse the calamari tubes under cold water. Slice them into rings, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Marinate Calamari
Place the sliced calamari in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Dipping Sauce Preparation
- 3
Mix Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Frying Calamari
- 4
Prepare the Frying Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 5
- 6
Coat Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each ring in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 7
Fry the Calamari
Carefully place the coated calamari rings into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the tangy dipping sauce on the side.