Crispy Fried Calamari Perfectly Tender & Crunchy

By Unicorns in the Kitchen · 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. If using frozen rings, thaw them fully and drain off any excess liquid.
2. Put the calamari rings in a bowl, pour in the milk so it covers them all, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Mix the flour and cornstarch with the smoked paprika, black pepper and oregano on a plate.
4. Coat each ring thoroughly in the flour mixture, then set aside on a plate.
5. Pour oil into a small saucepan to a depth of 3-4 inches and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F, about 10 to 15 minutes. Check with an instant-read thermometer, or drop in a calamari ring: when it bubbles and floats up, the oil is hot enough.
6. Fry a few coated rings at a time for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Move the fried calamari to a cooling rack, salt it, then fry the remaining rings. Serve straight away.

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