Spicy Crunchy Fried Calamari

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4.8

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • SoakingTime

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    396 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Spicy Crunchy Fried Calamari

This crunchy Calamares packs some heat. Serve them as appetizers or even as mains. Also perfect for pairing with your favorite booze. Surely a crowd-pleaser that can be cooked in no time at all!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound frozen squid rings thawed, washed and drained
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 lemon or 4-5 calamansi
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder optional
  • salt
  • ground pepper
  • oil for deep frying
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Instructions

  1. Soak squid rings in milk for at least an hour.
  2. Add lemon juice to the milk with the squid. The lemon juice acts as a coagulant that will thicken the milk.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining dry ingredients.
  4. In a deep pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Oil should be high enough to cover a layer completely.
  5. Dredge a piece of squid with the flour mixture until fully coated.
  6. Deep fry coated squid rings in batches, making sure you do not over-crowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes each batch.
  7. Using a slotted spoon remove cooked calamari from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 297mg (99%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 503mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 595IU (12%) Vitamin C 9.4mg (10%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 297mg 99%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 503mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 595IU 12%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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