# Fried Calamari

This Fried Calamari recipe is an absolute hit and it's top two and not two, so be sure to try this for yourself.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Squid Tubes and Tentacles
- Buttermilk
- Flour
- Corn starch
- Salt
- Hot Sauce
- Frying Oil
- Nature’s Seasoning
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cajun Seasoning
- Lemon
- Parsley
- Marinara Sauce

## Instructions

1. Start with the tubes and the tentacles of your squid.
2. Add the tentacles to a bowl.
3. Cut the tubes into nice-sized rings.
4. Add them to the same bowl.
5. Cover with some buttermilk.
6. Get your hands in there and massage it all in.
7. Follow it up with some salt and hot sauce for a little kick.
8. Once that’s all nice and infused, cover this and let it marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
9. For the dry dredge, you'll need flour, corn starch, Cajun seasoning, Nature's seasoning, and cayenne, which is optional.
10. Mix it up nicely.
11. Strain the calamari to get rid of all the excess buttermilk and give it a little shake.
12. Add this to the flour mixture.
13. Toss it nicely and make sure everything is coated.
14. Deep fry the calamari in oil at about 320 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
15. Fry until they get nice and golden brown.
16. It should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
17. Sprinkle with a little salt for extra flavor.
18. Serve with marinara sauce.
19. Add some parsley and squeeze some lemon over the calamari.

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- strainer
- pot
- thermometer
- plate
- tongs
- frying pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kvMdd6/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/40ed8534-e7bf-439f-a621-0e6bdca73213
- Extracted: 2025-08-11

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