Fried Calamari Recipe
Sambal aioli, cherry peppers, hot cherry.
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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the dredged calamari to the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Add Cherry Peppers
In the last minute of frying, add the sliced cherry peppers and hot cherry peppers to the oil to fry briefly, then remove everything together.
- 5
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot, with sambal aioli on the side for dipping.