Fried Calamari Recipe
Served with marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Fried Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Soak the Calamari
Place the calamari rings in a separate bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Allow them to soak for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari rings from the buttermilk and allow excess liquid to drip off. Dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Marinara Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Mix well.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Serve
Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and serve it alongside the fried calamari.
