Fried Calamari Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Calamari
For the Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until well combined.
- 3
Soak in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into another bowl. Dip the cleaned calamari rings into the buttermilk, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge them in the flour mixture, coating them evenly.
Frying the Calamari
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Drain the Calamari
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried calamari and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Preparing the Dipping Sauce
- 8
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- 9
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the dipping sauce on the side.