Calamari Fritti Recipe

Name: Calamari Fritti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) fresh or thawed squid, cleaned and cut into rings; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 cups vegetable or canola oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for serving; Marinara sauce, for dipping

Italian · Appetizer · 20 min total

Calamari Fritti recipe videos

Crispy, golden calamari rings served with lemon wedges and marinara sauce. This classic Italian appetizer is quick to make at home with a light, seasoned flour coating.

15
min prep

5
min cook

4
servings

320
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) fresh or thawed squid, cleaned and cut into rings
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving
Marinara sauce, for dipping

Instructions

Pat squid rings dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 375°F (190°C). Line a plate with paper towels.
Working in batches, toss squid rings in the flour mixture to coat evenly. Shake off excess.
Fry squid in hot oil for 1-2 minutes until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd.
Transfer fried calamari to paper towel-lined plate. Season immediately with a pinch of salt.
Serve hot with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.

Tips

For extra crispiness, soak squid in buttermilk for 30 minutes before coating.
Do not overcook; squid becomes tough if fried too long.
Serve immediately for best texture.

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