Calamari Recipe
Hand-battered and lightly fried, served with spicy house sriracha aioli.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spicy House Sriracha Aioli
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the calamari under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the calamari tubes into rings.
- 2
Prepare the Battering Station
In a shallow bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until combined.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Battering and Frying
- 4
Batter the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings first in the flour mixture, then dip them into the egg and buttermilk mixture, and finally coat them again in the flour mixture.
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, carefully place the battered calamari into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Making the Spicy House Sriracha Aioli
- 6
Combine Aioli Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with a side of the spicy house sriracha aioli for dipping.