crispy fried calamari

Recipe by
Monika Rosales
Pembroke Pines, FL

Really simple and quite crunchy and delicious.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For crispy fried calamari

  • 1 lb
    squid rings
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    bread crumbs, plain
  • 1.1/2 c
    canola oil
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • salt/pepper
  • 1 tsp
    parsley, finely chopped

How To Make crispy fried calamari

  • 1
    place squid rings in milk, refrigerate about 30 mins.
  • 2
    meanwhile, combine in a bowl, the rest of the ingredients, except canola oil.
  • 3
    put canola oil in a skillet on med high temperature.
  • 4
    drain the squid rings, and drench in the mixture, shaking excess off...in small batches fry about 2 mins per side.
  • 5
    drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt, while still warm....serve with lemon wedges and Skordalia( See recipe)dipping sauce or marinara sauce.
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