Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsTrombino's Bistro ItalianoCalamari Fritti Combo Recipe

Calamari Fritti Combo Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Calamari with zucchini fritti or mushrooms fritti. Or all three.

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Ingredients

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For the Calamari

For the Zucchini Fritti

For the Mushrooms Fritti

Method

For the Calamari

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.

  2. 2

    Coat the Calamari

    Dip the calamari rings first into the egg mixture, then dredge them in the flour mixture until well coated.

  3. 3

    Fry the Calamari

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F). Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

For the Zucchini Fritti

  1. 4

    Prepare the Zucchini

    Slice the zucchini into thin strips. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

  2. 5

    Coat the Zucchini

    Dip the zucchini strips into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.

  3. 6

    Fry the Zucchini

    Fry the zucchini in the same oil used for calamari until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

For the Mushrooms Fritti

  1. 7

    Prepare the Mushrooms

    Clean the mushrooms and slice them if large. Mix all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

  2. 8

    Coat the Mushrooms

    Dip the mushrooms in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.

  3. 9

    Fry the Mushrooms

    Fry the mushrooms in the same oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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