Spicy Calamari Rings - Great Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb squid, cleaned and sliced into ½-inch rings
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
• ½ tsp chili flakes (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 cup cold sparkling water or club soda
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving