Name: Fried Calamari Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound calamari rings; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Vegetable oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for serving; Marinara sauce, for dipping

Fried Calamari Recipe

Ailey Wirth Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Fried Calamari

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound calamari rings
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving
Marinara sauce, for dipping

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Dip the calamari rings into the flour mixture, coating them evenly.
Carefully place the coated calamari into the hot oil, frying in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried calamari from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve hot with lemon wedges and marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories : 252kcal
Total Fat : 5g
Saturated Fat : 0.5g
Cholesterol : 340mg
Sodium : 612mg
Total Carbohydrates : 23g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 0g
Protein : 26g

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