fried calamari

Name: Fried Calamari
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pound(s) squid, cleaned and sliced into rings; 2 large cloves of garlic-crushed; 1 cup(s) flour-seasoned with 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 pinch of cayenne pepper; 2 cup(s) or more-plain breadcrumbs-i use 4c brand; - corn oil-for deep frying

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Lillian Russo

Long Island, NY

Updated on Nov 9, 2010

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.

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make fried calamari

Step 1

Mix all dry ingredients together, include crushed garlic, but do not include breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Then add enough water to make a slightly thick batter. Mix thoroughly.
Step 3

Dip the calamari rings into this batter, then dip into the plain (unseasoned) breadcrumbs.
Step 4

Deep fry (in small batches) for 1-2 minutes at about 375*F. Do not over cook or they will be chewy.
Step 5

I always serve this with homemade marinara sauce!
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