Jul 14 2026

Calamari Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fried crisp, served with marinara & lemon

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Ingredients

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Fried Calamari Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Make the Coating

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Coat the Calamari

    Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the fried calamari from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with marinara sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

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