Calamari Recipe
Hand-breaded and fried to order, served with sriracha aioli
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Clean and slice the calamari into rings. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set up the Breading Station
In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Calamari
Dredge each calamari ring in the flour mixture, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the breaded calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Make the Sriracha Aioli
In a small bowl, mix together sriracha, mayonnaise, and lime juice until well combined.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the sriracha aioli on the side.
