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fried calamari

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lillian Russo
Long Island, NY

This is a recipe I make usually every Christmas! I serve it with marinara sauce. The smaller the squid the more tender (less chewy) they are...also don't over fry them or they will become tough.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For fried calamari

  • 2 1/2 lb
    squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 2 lg
    cloves of garlic-crushed
  • 1 c
    flour-seasoned with 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 c
    or more-plain breadcrumbs-i use 4c brand
  • corn oil-for deep frying

How To Make fried calamari

  • 1
    Mix all dry ingredients together, include crushed garlic, but do not include breadcrumbs.
  • 2
    Then add enough water to make a slightly thick batter. Mix thoroughly.
  • 3
    Dip the calamari rings into this batter, then dip into the plain (unseasoned) breadcrumbs.
  • 4
    Deep fry (in small batches) for 1-2 minutes at about 375*F. Do not over cook or they will be chewy.
  • 5
    I always serve this with homemade marinara sauce!

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