Crispy Calamari

They can be served as a main dish with a chosen side and a bowl of salad. Alternatively, they can be served as a snack with various dipping sauces. The possibilities are endless.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

500 g Fish, squid
175 g Flour, Wheat, bread flour
0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
1 teaspoon Spices, paprika
4 spoon Flour, Whole wheat
0.75 teaspoons Salt, table
2 pinch Spices, pepper, black
4 pinch Spices, paprika
pieces Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Steps

Sift flour into a bowl and add baking powder, paprika, and half a teaspoon of salt. Mix everything well. Gradually pour 250 ml of water into the flour and continuously whisk with a hand whisk to obtain a smooth batter without lumps.
Thoroughly rinse the calamari under running water and drain well. Cut the tubes into approximately 1 cm wide rings. If necessary, dry the rings and tentacles with paper towels, then toss them in a bowl and sprinkle with 4 tablespoons of flour, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Mix well so that the flour evenly coats the calamari.
Place a deep pan on the stove and heat the oil well. Dip the calamari into the prepared batter, shake off excess, and place them in the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Arrange the calamari on plates, sprinkle with paprika, and serve. You can also serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

Calories: 172.36 kcal
Fat: 0.82 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 24.1 g
- Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 13.61 g
Fiber: 1.36 g

Advice

Fry in a large amount of fat. The food should float in it. For frying, use fats that do not contain water, such as coconut oil or good quality oil. The frying fat is hot enough when small bubbles form around a wooden spoon handle.