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Delicious Fried Calamari Recipe

Got a taste for something fishy? Satisfy your coastal craving with this easy and delectable Fried Calamari recipe—a wonderfully crispy, golden treat from the sea that's sure to get the gathering talking!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 505 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. calamari rings
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a pot over MED-HIGH heat until it reaches 350°F.
  • Taking a few pieces of calamari at a time, dip them into the beaten eggs then into the flour-coating mixture. Toss gently to coat them evenly.
  • Carefully place the coated calamari into the hot oil, frying them in batches for 2-3 minutes. As you remove the calamari from the oil, let them drip a little over the pot. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat the process.

Notes

  • If you want the best flavor and texture, use fresh calamari. Frozen can work too, but be sure to thoroughly thaw and drain it or else the resulting calamari will be a soggy mess.
  • Heat that oil good and proper! It needs to be at the right temperature (350°F) before you should even think about adding the calamari. This gives you perfectly fried calamari; golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.
  • To ensure the calamari cooks evenly, cut the squid into similarly sized rings. About a half-inch width is ideal.
  • Fry the calamari in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan. Too many pieces and the oil's temperature could drop and lower the odds of a crispy calamari.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 346mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 402IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 4mg
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