Description
Enjoy a crispy and flavorful appetizer with this classic Fried Calamari recipe. Tender squid rings and tentacles are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to perfection. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful seafood treat.
Ingredients
Squid:
1 pound squid (cleaned, tubes cut into 1/2-inch rings and tentacles separated)
Coating:
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Egg Wash:
2 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk
For Frying and Serving:
vegetable oil, lemon wedges, marinara or aioli for dipping
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare squid: Rinse squid and pat dry thoroughly. Cut tubes into rings and separate tentacles.
- Prepare coating: In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
- Make egg wash: In another bowl, beat eggs with milk.
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F.
- Coat and fry: Dip squid in egg wash, then coat with flour mixture. Fry in batches until golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Remove squid with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure squid is dry for crispy results.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent toughness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
