Calamari Appetizer Recipe
Lightly coated, flash fried calamari served with hummus, spicy feta, and pita or pita chips.
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Ingredients
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Calamari and Dipping Sauces
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Arrange the fried calamari on a serving plate with a side of hummus, spicy feta dip, and pita or pita chips.
