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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Fried Calamari
Method
Directions for Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Dip in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl. Dip the calamari rings into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the buttermilk-coated calamari rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain the Calamari
Remove the fried calamari from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce for dipping.