CHICHARRON DE CALAMARES recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPuerto Vallarta StamfordChicharron De Calamares Recipe

Chicharron De Calamares Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Half a pound of lightly breaded squid (tubes), fried to perfection and served with our famous Puerto Vallarta salsa.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    Clean the calamari tubes and slice them into rings.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, prepare the flour mixture (flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder), beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Calamari

    Dip each calamari ring into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  5. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Fry the breaded calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot with Puerto Vallarta salsa on the side.

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