Fried Calamari
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Calories
377 kcal
Fried Calamari
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This fried calamari recipe utilizes milk to tenderize and marinate the calamari. Then using a mixture of flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, to give you the most crispy coating. Dipped in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, this fried calamari is the perfect appetizer to wow your guests.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb calamari (tube sliced into 3/4 inch rings, tentacles stay whole)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (you can also sub gluten free flour)
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Neutral oil for frying (about 3 inches worth of oil in your frying pot)
- 1 lemon (sliced into wedges )
- 2 cups arrabbiata sauce (or sauce of choice, warmed)
- 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Place cut calamari rings and tentacles in 1/2 cup milk, add kosher salt, and stir to combine. Cover and allow to marinate for 30 min-2 hours
- In a large bowl add flour, corn starch, baking powder, and black pepper. Stir to fully mix.
- Add calamari a few handfuls at a time and coat. Place in a colander and shake excess flour off. Set on a rack on the side and repeat with remaining calamari.
- In a Dutch oven, fill oil 1 1/2 inches up. Using a thermometer, heat oil to 360F. Add half the calamari and fry for 3 1/2 minutes, moving them around so they don’t stick (caution they may pop). Remove using a spider strainer, place on paper towel lined plate and top with salt. Repeat.
- In a small saucepan, add arrabbiata sauce and warm. Once warm add to a serving bowl, surround with calamari, and enjoy! Calamari is best served right away to maintain crispiness.
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Notes
- Thaw frozen squid in refrigerator overnight and rinse the squid with cold water before using it in the recipe.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and spray it with cooking oil.
- Prep the calamari according to above directions, then add the calamari in an even layer in a single basket. Do not crowd or they will not crisp, do two batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 7-9 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Make sure to shake or flip them halfway through so they cook evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Lightly spray with cooking oil and add fried calamari in an even layer - make sure not to crowd them too much.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Make sure to flip them over halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
268mg
(89%)
Sodium
1252mg
(52%)
Potassium
735mg
(21%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
709IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 268mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 1252mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 709IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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