Old Bay Fried Calamari

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 202kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Moist and tender Old Bay Fried Calamari is a perfect appetizer or main. Prepared with pantry ingredients, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges for maximum flavour!

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Ingredients

2 pounds squid rings
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
oil for frying
lemon wedges

Instructions

Add enough oil to a skillet so that there is at least once inch of oil. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
In the meantime, add the squid rings and egg to a bowl and toss to coat well.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, half of the Old Bay Seasoning, and the cayenne pepper, if using.
When the oil is ready, transfer 10-12 rings at a time to the flour mixture and toss to coat. Carefully place the rings into the oil and fry 2-3 minutes on each side.
Remove the calamari from the oil and place on a wire cooling rack with a baking sheet under it. Sprinkle with a little Old Bay Seasoning.
Continue until all squid rings are fried.
To keep warm between frying, place baking sheet in oven set to 175 degrees F.
Serve with lemon wedges and Classic Homemade Tartar Sauce.

Notes

Nutritional information does not take into account the oil used for frying or any dipping sauce.

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