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Fried Calamari
Crispy, flavorful Fried Calamari is a delicious appetizer that tastes like something you would order in a fancy restaurant. The calamari is tenderized, breaded and then fried to golden brown, crunchy perfection. Take it to the next level with marinara sauce for dipping!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
345 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek, Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound calamari rings
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- lemon for serving, wedges
Instructions
- Prepare 1 pound calamari rings by thawing them if they are frozen. Pat the rings dry and place them into a bowl.
- Pour 1 cup whole milk and l1 tablespoon lemon juice over the rings and stir to combine and coat the rings evenly in the milk mixture.
- In a separate bowl whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried dill, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Remove the rings from the milk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and toss them in the flour mixture.
- Place the breaded calamari rings onto a plate or sheet pan and prepare a second plate or sheet pan by lining it with paper towels.
- Heat about an inch of vegetable oil for frying in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot carefully place the battered calamari into the hot oil and fry them for about 3 minutes until they are golden brown.
- When the calamari is finished frying place them onto the paper towel-lined plate or sheet pan. Work in batches until all the calamari is finished and serve fresh with lemon wedges.
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Notes
- If you can't find calamari rings, you can use squid tubes and cut them into rings. You can also use a mix with tentacles.
- To air fry, follow the steps up until you fry them. Instead, spray the breaded calamari with oil and place them into your air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
272mg
(91%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
442mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 272mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.