Fried Calamari – City Seafood

Name: 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

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Making fried calamari at home is pretty simple and super tasty! Here's a basic recipe for crispy, golden calamari: Ingredients: 1 lb (about 450g) fresh calamari (squid), cleaned and sliced into rings...

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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