Calamari Recipe
Tender calamari rings, lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- 2
Coat the calamari
Dip the calamari rings first into the buttermilk and then into the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 3
Heat the oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
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.
- 5
Drain and serve
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried calamari and drain them on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
