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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix the Coating
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 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
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce and jalapeno citrus aioli on the side.
