Description
A delightful and crispy fried calamari recipe that brings the flavors of the seaside to your kitchen. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs fresh or frozen squid
- 2 cups heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for tenderizing)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Begin by slicing your squid into even rings. Set aside.
- Add the squid to a large bowl. Next, add salt and heavy cream for tenderizing. Let sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Pour three inches of oil into a large skillet and preheat to 350°F.
- Prepare the dry batter by whisking together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, Old Bay, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Coat the wet squid pieces in dry batter, shaking off excess flour.
- Fry the squid in batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Don’t skip the marination process; it’s essential for tender squid. Monitor the oil temperature for perfect frying.
