Name: Roma Italian Restaurants Crispy Calamari Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound calamari rings; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 cups vegetable oil; 2 cups house marinara sauce

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In a bowl, soak the calamari rings in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.

Prepare the Calamari

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

Remove the calamari from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the rings in the flour mixture until fully coated.

Dredge the Calamari

In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Heat the Oil

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

Fry the Calamari

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

Drain and Serve

calamari rings

all-purpose flour

cornstarch

salt

black pepper

garlic powder

paprika

buttermilk

vegetable oil

house marinara sauce

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Crispy Calamari Recipe

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Crispy Calamari Ingredients

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