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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
SoakingTime
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 396 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Soak squid rings in milk for at least an hour.
- Add lemon juice to the milk with the squid. The lemon juice acts as a coagulant that will thicken the milk.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining dry ingredients.
- In a deep pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Oil should be high enough to cover a layer completely.
- Dredge a piece of squid with the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Deep fry coated squid rings in batches, making sure you do not over-crowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes each batch.
- Using a slotted spoon remove cooked calamari from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.