Breaded Calamari Food

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI RECIPE (KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA)

Steps:

• To prepare this super easy fried calamari recipe, clean the calamari and wash thoroughly. Using a sharp knife cut the calamari in slices, approx. 1 cm each. This will create the rings, as seen in the picture below. Place the calamari rings on some paper towel to get ride of the excessive water.
• Prepare the seasoning for the fried calamari. In a blender add the seasoning and pulse until powdered. (Alternatively you can use a pestle.)
• In a large sandwich bag or tupperware add the flour and seasoning. Place in the sliced calamari and shake well to coat (you will need to do this in batches). Remove the calamari onto a plate, shaking of any excess flour.
• Into a medium sized frying pan pour enough vegetable oil to deep fry the calamari. Heat the oil to medium high heat until it begins to bubble. Test if the oil is hot enough by dipping one of the calamari rings in; if it sizzles the oil is ready. Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes, until nicely golden.
• Remove the fried calamari using a slotted spoon and place on some paper towel to dry for 1-2 minutes. Have a taste and sprinkle with some more salt.
• Enjoy this delicious Greek fried calamari recipe with a last minute squeeze of a lemon.

FRIED CALAMARI

Steps:

• Pour enough oil into a heavy large saucepan to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Working in small batches, toss the squid into the flour mixture to coat. Carefully add the squid to the oil and fry until crisp and very pale golden, about 1 minute per batch. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the fried calamari to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
• Place the fried calamari and lemon wedges on a clean plate. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with the marinara sauce.
• In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
• Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
• If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

CRUMBED CALAMARI

Steps:

• Mix the breadcrumbs with the salt, pepper and garlic powder and place into a plastic bag so you can shake the crumbs onto the calamari.
• Beat the egg and combine with the milk and place this into a small dish.
• Heat the oil up to 160C degrees.
• Dip the calamari rings individually into the egg/milk mix and then into the plastic bag and shake.
• The calamari should be well coated.
• Deep fry until a nice brown tinge. I tend to fry mine for about 4-5 minutes. It also depends on the calamari some it is better at a lower heat for longer. This rule especially applies to bought crumbed calamari.
• Enjoy.
• Serve with tartar sauce.

BREADED CALAMARI

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365º.
• 2. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together flour, salt, oregano, and black pepper.
• 3. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
• 4. Place breaded squid in oil for 2-3 minutes (I like to go for 2:30), or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, as it will be tough if overcooked.
• 5. Dry on paper towels, serve with wedges of lemon.

CRISPY CALAMARI RINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oil to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a deep fryer, deep frying pan, or pot.
• Coat squid with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, basil, parsley, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add flour and toss to dredge.
• Fry squid in the hot oil, in batches if needed, until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook, or squid will be tough and chewy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.

BREADED CALAMARI STEAKS

Steps:

• Place calamari steaks in large bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let set for 15-30 minutes.
• Whisk together eggs, Tabaso sauce and 1/2 cup of milk. Pour into flat dish or pie pan and set aside.
• Mix flour, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Put into flat dish or pie plan and set aside.
• Put bread crumbs into flat dish or pie pan.
• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Drain calamari.
• When oil is very hot, dredge the clamari in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg and then dredge in the breadcrumbs.
• Fry in oil until golden brown on one side then immediately turn over and fry till golden brown on the other. This takes about 1-2 minutes total. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve and enjoy.

FRIED CALAMARI

Steps:

• Place the calamari in a bowl with the buttermilk and stir to combine.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat 3-4 inches of oil in a large deep pot to 375 degrees F.
• Place the flour, salt, paprika, pepper and garlic powder in a medium bowl; stir to combine.
• Remove each piece of squid from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour. Repeat the process until all pieces are coated.
• Place 8-10 pieces of squid in the oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove the squid from the oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat the process with the remaining squid.
• Sprinkle additional salt over the squid if desired, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

AIR FRYER CALAMARI

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place flour in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk in a separate bowl. Combine panko, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
• Coat calamari rings first in flour, then in egg mixture, and finally in panko mixture.
• Place rings in the the basket of the air fryer so that none are overlapping. Work in batches if needed. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
• Air fry for 4 minutes. Flip rings, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and cook for 3 minutes longer.

FRIED CALAMARI (CALAMARI FRITTI)

Steps:

• Season to taste with salt and serve immediately with lemon wedges. Enjoy.