Fried Calamari Recipe
Italian-American · Appetizer · 30 min total
Crispy and tender fried calamari rings, a classic Italian-American appetizer served with lemon and marinara sauce.
20
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
350
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound calamari (squid), cleaned and sliced into rings
- 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 (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Rinse calamari rings and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Dip calamari rings into egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry in batches without overcrowding for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.
Tips
- Do not overcook calamari; it becomes tough.
- For extra crispiness, let coated calamari rest 5 minutes before frying.
- Serve with aioli or spicy mayo for variation.
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