🦑✨ Crispy Fried Calamari 🍋🔥
Golden, crunchy calamari rings served with fresh lemon wedges — light, crispy, and totally irresistible! 🤤
Crispy Fried Calamari is a seafood favorite that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Lightly coated, perfectly fried, and served hot with a squeeze of lemon — it’s the ultimate appetizer.
🛒 Ingredients
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1 lb fresh calamari (cleaned and sliced into rings, tentacles included)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 cup buttermilk (optional, for tenderizing)
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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Lemon wedges, for serving
Optional dipping sauces:
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Marinara sauce
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Garlic aioli
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Spicy mayo
⏱️ Time
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
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Servings: 4
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Calamari
Pat calamari dry with paper towels.
For extra tenderness, soak in buttermilk for 20–30 minutes, then drain.
2️⃣ Make the Coating
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
The cornstarch helps create that extra crispy texture.