Fried Calamari (The Best)

Fried Calamari (The Best)

  • Preparation 35 min
  • Cooking 10 min
  • Servings 1
  • Makes 4 appetizers

Hot, crispy and oh so tender… creating the best fried calamari was no small feat. But once you taste these perfect, light, golden-brown bites, you’ll know: This is one flavour party you won’t want to miss.

Featured in RICARDO Magazine SPRING 2018 (p. 33)
  • Végétarien
  • Sans noix
  • Sans lactose
  • Sans produits laitiers

Categories

Ingredients

  • Aioli

    • 2 egg yolks
    • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
    • 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
    • 3/4 cup (180 ml) mixture of equal parts vegetable and olive oil
    • 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
    • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
  • Calamari

    • 3/4 lb (340 g) whole squid (small or medium-sized)
    • 3/4 cup (25 g) puffed rice cereal (Rice Krispies-style)
    • 3/4 cup (115 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 3/4 cup (90 g) corn flour
    • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
    • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 2 egg whites
    • Vegetable oil, for frying lemon wedges

Preparation

  • Aioli

  • Calamari

Note from Ricardo

Already cleaned and prepared squid can be used for this recipe; however, rinsing and patting dry remain important steps before cooking.

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