Easy Fried Calamari

This restaurant favorite is surprisingly easy to make! Just a few ingredients is
all it takes to get crispy, delicious fried calamari at home.

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
35 minutes

Cook Time
10 minutes

Total Time
45 minutes

Appetizer

Italian

Seafood appetizers feast of the seven fishes

🧂 Ingredients

1 Rinse the squid and pat dry. Cut the bodies into ½ inch rings. Add the rings and
tentacles to a bowl with the milk, toss to coat, and let marinate for 30 minutes
to 1 hour. Drain the squid and pat dry.
2 Meanwhile, In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat the oil to 350 degrees and
prepare a paper towel lined plate for the squid.
3 Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a large bowl. In small batches,
dredge the squid in the flour mixture and shake off the excess. Carefully add
the squid to the oil and fry until golden brown; about 3 minutes. With a spider
or slotted spoon, transfer the squid to the paper towel lined plate and sprinkle
with salt.
4 Transfer the fried calamari to a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with lemon wedges and marinara sauce for dipping.
5 Enjoy!