Calamari Recipe
Crispy calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Dip in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish. Dip each calamari ring into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- 4
Coat with Flour Mixture
Dredge the buttermilk-coated calamari in the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the crispy calamari hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.