25-Minute Crispy Fried Calamari – The Ultimate Crunch You Crave
Crispy fried calamari is a popular seafood dish made with tender squid rings coated in a light, crunchy batter. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, it pairs well with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Gradually whisk in sparkling water to form a smooth batter.
- Dip squid rings into the batter, letting excess drip off.
- Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh squid for best texture.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer to ensure crispiness.
- Serve immediately to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg