Fried Calamari Recipe
Lightly breaded and fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings first into the egg mixture, then dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with marinara sauce.