Fried Calamari Recipe
Served golden and crispy with house-made cocktail sauce
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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the coated calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges on the side.
