Ingredients
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1 pound Calamari rings
1 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Cornstarch
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Onion powder
2 large Eggs
1 cup Breadcrumbs (Italian or Panko)
Olive oil for frying
Lemon wedges for serving
Your choice of dipping sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until well combined
- Spread the breadcrumbs onto a plate or shallow dish
- Dip each calamari ring into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat it with the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all are coated
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of olive oil over medium heat. Test if it's hot enough by dropping a breadcrumb in; it should sizzle
- Add the calamari in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brow
- Remove the fried calamari and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce
Notes
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy calamari.
Do not overcook the calamari; they cook quickly and become chewy if left too long.
Keep the fried calamari warm in a low oven if you need to cook in batches.
Experiment with flavors in the breading by adding herbs or spices that your family enjoys.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using alternatives)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg