Jul 14 2026

Hh Fried Calamari Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

with your choice of lemon aioli or marinara dipping sauce

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Ingredients

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Calamari Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

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

  2. 2

    Mix the Coating

    In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Coat the Calamari

    Dredge the calamari in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  5. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Prepare Dipping Sauces

    For the lemon aioli, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl. For marinara, use store-bought or homemade sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the fried calamari hot with lemon wedges and your choice of lemon aioli or marinara sauce.