Crispy Calamari Recipe
With house-made marinara and lemon
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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Create the Batter
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together.
- 3
Soak the Calamari
Pour the buttermilk into another bowl. Dip the calamari rings into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Transfer the soaked calamari rings to the flour mixture and coat them evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari rings in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the crispy calamari hot with marinara sauce for dipping and lemon wedges on the side.