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Fried calamari, a testament to mastering how to cook calamari perfectly, is garnished with chopped herbs on a gray plate, set on a patterned cloth.
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Fried Calamari Recipe

This is how to cook calamari deep fried or in an air fryer. Crispy and delicious bite size pieces of squid. A great appetizer or snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: calamari, crispy, deep fried, squid
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 pan
  • 1 shallow bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 c all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c scallions diced
  • 1 chili diced
  • 1/2 c parsley fresh, diced
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1/2 lb calamari fresh or defrosted, cut into rings
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 chili pepper diced, optional

Instructions

  • Pat the squid dry with paper towels. Slice into rings and put into a bowl. Sprinkle the salt and pepper on and toss to coat well.
  • Add about 6 cups of vegetable oil into a pan and heat over medium high heat until it is hot enough to fry. To test drop a tiny piece of squid in and if it begins to immediately sizzle and fry it is ready.
  • Dip each squid ring into the flour to coat, then into the oil to fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove and place on to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • In a small pan heat on low the butter to melt, add garlic, chili, and scallions. Cook until garlic turns dark brown, then remove from the heat. Drizzle this on top of fried calamari and toss to coat, then serve with a squeeze of lemon on top.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg