Fried Calamari Recipe
Banana Peppers, Cocktail Sauce, Citrus Aioli
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Ingredients
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Calamari and Breading
Banana Peppers
Cocktail Sauce
Citrus Aioli
Method
Prepare Calamari
Clean and Dry Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Make the Breading
In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Fry Calamari
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Coat Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the breading mixture, shaking off excess flour.
Fry Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Prepare Banana Peppers
Make Dipping Sauces
Prepare Cocktail Sauce
In a bowl, mix together ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
Prepare Citrus Aioli
In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Serve
Plate the Dish
Serve the fried calamari with sautéed banana peppers, cocktail sauce, and citrus aioli on the side.
