Deep-Fried Calamari Rings

This simple, delicious restaurant-quality recipe features calamari that's lightly coated in a tasty batter and then deep-fried to crunchy perfection!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 532 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 12 ounces frozen calamari rings, thawed and drained
• 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Press calamari rings into the flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess flour.

Step 3

Stir flour, 2 teaspoons salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder together in a shallow bowl.

Step 4

Working in batches, fry calamari rings until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer cooked calamari to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt. Serve calamari with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.