Fried Calamari
- Yield 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup flour-seasoned with 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 cups or more-plain breadcrumbs-i use 4c brand
- 8 cups or more of corn oil for deep frying
Instructions
Mix all dry ingredients together, include crushed garlic, but do not include breadcrumbs.
Then add enough water to make a slightly thick batter. Mix thoroughly.
Dip the calamari rings into this batter, then dip into the plain (unseasoned) breadcrumbs.
Deep fry (in small batches) for 1-2 minutes at about 375*F. Do not over cook or they will be chewy.
I always serve this with homemade marinara sauce!
