A delicious recipe for crispy fried calamari, perfect as an appetizer or snack. Easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 450 g calamari
- 60 g cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 120 g flour
- 1 lemon
- 240 ml milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 500 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Step 2
In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
Step 3
Dip the calamari rings into the egg mixture, then dredge them in the flour mixture until well coated.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C.
Step 5
Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
Step 6
Remove the calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 7
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.