Best Deep Fried Calamari Recipe

Fried Calamari on a paper towel in a bowl

5 from 5 votes

Looking for a crisp, delicious, and healthy appetizer? Look no further, because Fried Calamari rings are just what you need on your starter platter. Quick, easy, and restaurant-style appetizer in just afew minutes!

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Calamari Salad, Fried Calamari

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Refrigeration 30

Total Time 1 15

Author Adalynn Ward

Servings persons

Calories 149kcal

Ingredients

1 lb frozen Calamari tubes
⅓ cup All-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornflour
½ cup milk 2%
½ cup baking powder
¾ tsp oregano
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper
2 Quarts Grape seed oil
1 lemon

Instructions

Thaw the frozen Calamari tubes and slice them into rings of ¾ inch thickness.
In a mixing bowl, pour ½ cup milk and stir in the kosher salt.
Dip the calamari in this milk and allow it to refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and baking powder.
Remove the calamari rings from the milk mixture and toss them into the flour mix. Make sure to coat all the rings evenly.
Heat the grapeseed oil in a frying pan on medium flame. Use a pair of tongs to gently put the calamari rings in hot oil.
Fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
Remove on a paper towel. Place on a lined wire rack and put in a warm oven until all the calamari has been fried.
Dish out on a serving platter and squeeze some lemon juice before serving.

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