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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari
Spicy Aioli
Method
Crispy Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This helps to remove excess moisture, which is essential for achieving crispiness.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Calamari
Dredge each calamari ring first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Make sure each piece is evenly coated.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the crispy calamari immediately while hot, with the spicy aioli on the side for dipping.
Spicy Aioli
- 7
Prepare the Aioli
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Season
Add salt to taste and adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preferred spice level. Mix again until well combined.
- 9
Chill
Cover the aioli and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.