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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate
Place the calamari in a bowl and cover it with buttermilk. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully place the coated calamari rings into the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
