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Crispy Fried Calamari

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Dinner Italian
Crispy Fried Calamari
Ingredients
  • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
1
Preheat the deep-fryer or large saucepan to a high temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine the flour, salt, oregano, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
3
Dip the squid into the flour mixture, coating it evenly.
4
Submerge the coated squid in hot oil and cook until it reaches a light brown color, taking about 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Avoid overcooking the squid as it can become tough and unpleasantly chewy.
6
Transfer the fried squid to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
7
Serve the crispy squid hot, accompanied by lemon wedges on the side.