Salt & Pepper Calamari Recipe
crispy & lightly breaded; served with seasoned waffle fries
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help the coating stick better.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Heat the butter or vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
