Calamari Fritti Recipe
breaded calamari, grilled lemon, kalamata olives, peppadew peppers, agrodolce sauce, lemon aioli
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Ingredients
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Calamari Fritti
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Dip the calamari rings first in the buttermilk mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Plate the fried calamari with grilled lemon, kalamata olives, peppadew peppers, agrodolce sauce, and lemon aioli on the side.
