Crispy Calamari Recipe
Lightly seasoned and quick fried, served with a sweet Thai chili sauce
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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari Ingredients
Method
Crispy Calamari Directions
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Make the Coating
In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Coat the Calamari
Dredge each calamari ring in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with sweet Thai chili sauce for dipping.