Jul 14 2026

Fried Calamari Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Tender Calamari fried to a golden crisp, served drizzled with chipotle aioli and sweet plum sauce.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Sweet Plum Sauce

Method

Fried Calamari

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This step is crucial to ensure a crispy texture when frying.

  2. 2

    Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of spices.

  3. 3

    Coat the Calamari

    Add the calamari rings to the flour mixture and toss until they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can check the temperature by dropping a small amount of flour into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.

  5. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Working in batches, carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried calamari from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately.

Chipotle Aioli

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  2. 8

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the aioli and add salt or more lemon juice if desired. Ensure the flavors are balanced to your preference.

Sweet Plum Sauce

  1. 9

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine plum sauce and honey. Stir well until the honey is fully incorporated.

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