Description
This easy deep-fried calamari recipe yields crispy, flavorful squid rings and tentacles that are perfect as an appetizer or main dish. The calamari is marinated in a tangy milk mixture, coated with a flavorful breading, and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Squid Rings and Tentacles:
- 1 lb squid rings and tentacles (thawed)
Marinade:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp salt
Breading Mixture:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For Frying:
- 4–6 cups avocado oil
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Squid: Thaw squid rings and tentacles. If needed, slice the squid tubes into rings.
- Marinate: Combine milk, lemon juice, and salt. Marinate squid in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare the Breading Mixture: Mix flour, baking powder, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Coat the Calamari: Coat squid in breading mixture.
- Fry the Calamari: Heat oil, fry calamari until golden brown.
- Drain and Season: Remove calamari, sprinkle with salt.
Notes
- Be cautious when frying to avoid oil splatter.
- Adjust seasoning as per taste preference.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 305mg
Keywords: Calamari, Deep Fried, Squid, Seafood, Appetizer, Easy Recipe
