Description
Crispy fried calamari is a popular appetizer featuring tender squid rings coated in a light, crispy batter. Perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dip squid rings in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh squid for the best texture.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Serve hot for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg