Description
A delicious and crispy fried calamari recipe that is perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the buttermilk into another bowl.
- Dip each calamari ring into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried calamari and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding panko breadcrumbs to the flour mixture.
- For a twist, serve with a spicy aioli instead of marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg