Fried Calamari Recipe
Crispy calamari served with a spicy dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Spicy Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the fresh calamari under cold water. Remove the head, tentacles, and innards. Slice the calamari bodies into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
Frying the Calamari
Coat the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
Preparing the Spicy Dipping Sauce
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth and adjust seasonings to taste.