Easy Fried Calamari
This fried calamari recipe offers a crispy and flavorful appetizer or main dish option that's perfect for seafood lovers. Tender calamari rings are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve with lemon wedges for a burst of citrus freshness.
- 1 pound (450g) fresh calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Carefully place the calamari rings in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Fry the calamari rings for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried calamari from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over the calamari.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 240mg80%
- Sodium 580mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.98g4%
- Protein 18g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- Be sure to pat the calamari rings dry with paper towels before dredging them in the flour mixture to ensure a crispy coating.
- It's important not to overcrowd the frying pan or deep fryer to allow the calamari rings to cook evenly and become crispy.
- Serve the fried calamari immediately to enjoy them at their best crispiness and flavor.