Deep-Fried Calamari Rings

Deep-Fried Calamari Rings

This simple, scrumptious restaurant-quality recipe features calamari rings 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Stir flour, 2 teaspoons salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
Step 3
Press calamari rings into flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Fry calamari rings, in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt. Serve calamari with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges. Repeat with remaining calamari rings.

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

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