Fried Calamari – City Seafood

Ingredients

• 1 lb (about 450g) fresh calamari (squid), cleaned and sliced into rings (or tentacles if you prefer)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch (helps with crispiness)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for a little color and smokiness)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 egg, beaten (optional, for extra crisp)
• 1-2 cups buttermilk (or regular milk if you prefer)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Lemon wedges and marinara sauce (or aioli) for serving