Crispy Calamari Rings

Get a delicious appetizer on the table in minutes with this simple recipe for calamari lightly coated in a crispy batter.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 438 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.