Delicious Fried Calamari Recipe
Dive into crispy, golden Fried Calamari! This 25-minute, gluten-free & paleo recipe is tender inside, with just the right kick.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pound calamari rings
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Taking a few pieces of calamari at a time, dip them into the beaten eggs then into the flour-coating mixture. Toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Carefully place the coated calamari into the hot oil, frying them in batches for 2-3 minutes. As you remove the calamari from the oil, let them drip a little over the pot. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat the process.
Notes
- If you want the best flavor and texture, use fresh calamari. Frozen can work too, but be sure to thoroughly thaw and drain it or else the resulting calamari will be a soggy mess.
- Heat that oil good and proper! It needs to be at the right temperature (350°F) before you should even think about adding the calamari. This gives you perfectly fried calamari; golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.
- Fry the calamari in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan. Too many pieces and the oil's temperature could drop and lower the odds of a crispy calamari.
Nutrition
Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 98mgFiber: 9g
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