Name: Fried Calamari Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb calamari; 1 cup buttermilk; 1½ cups all purpose flour; 2 tsp salt; ½ tsp paprika; ¼ tsp pepper; ¼ tsp garlic powder; Vegetable Oil; 2 tsp Fresh Parsley

Fried Calamari Recipe

How To Make Fried Calamari

Make an easy and delicious appetizer with this fried calamari marinated in buttermilk, coated with paprika-seasoned flour, then fried until golden brown.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Marinating Time: 30 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1lbcalamari,rings and tentacles
1cupbuttermilk
1½cupsall purpose flour
2tspsalt,plus more for serving
½tsppaprika,smoked or regular
¼tsppepper
¼tspgarlic powder
vegetable oil,for frying
2tspfresh parsley,chopped

Instructions

Place the calamari in a bowl with the buttermilk and stir to combine.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a large deep pot to 375 degrees F.
Place the flour, salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
Remove each piece of squid from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour. Repeat the process until all pieces are coated.
Place 8 to 10 pieces of squid in the oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the squid from the oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat the process with the remaining squid.
Sprinkle additional salt over the squid if desired, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.