Crispy Calamari Rings recipe

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Ingredients

4 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 pound squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 lemon, cut into wedges
¼ cup marinara sauce, warmed

Nutrition Info

437.9 calories
carbohydrate: 26.7 g
cholesterol: 230.4 mg
fat: 29.4 g
fiber: 2.7 g
protein: 18.7 g
saturatedFat: 4.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 557.5 mg
sugar: 2.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Preheat oil to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a deep fryer, deep frying pan, or pot.

  2. Coat squid with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, basil, parsley, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add flour and toss to dredge.

  3. Fry squid in the hot oil, in batches if needed, until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook, or squid will be tough and chewy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Lightly battered calamari with a kick. Delicious appetizer and ready in minutes! Serve with marinara or your favorite sauce for dipping.

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