Fried Calamari Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Fried Calamari at home with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these squid rings and tentacles are perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Squid Rings:
- 1 pound cleaned squid (tubes and tentacles), sliced into 1/2-inch rings
Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Frying and Serving:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges
- Marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and Dry: Rinse the squid under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F.
- Dredge and Fry: Coat squid in the flour mixture, shake off excess, and fry in batches until golden.
- Drain and Serve: Use a slotted spoon to remove calamari, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with lemon wedges and marinara if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the squid in the flour mixture.
- Be careful not to overcook—calamari turns rubbery when overdone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
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