Name: Deep-Fried Calamari Rings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: All-purpose flour - 1 cup; Salt - 2 teaspoons; Paprika - 1 teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon; Vegetable oil for frying - 6 cups; Frozen calamari rings, thawed and drained - 12 ounces; Salt to taste - 12 ounces; Cocktail sauce, or to taste - 2 tablespoons; Lemon, quartered - 1

Ingredients for - Deep-Fried Calamari Rings

1. All-purpose flour 1 cup

2. Salt 2 teaspoons

3. Paprika 1 teaspoon

4. Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon

5. Garlic powder 1 teaspoon

6. Vegetable oil for frying 6 cups

7. Frozen calamari rings, thawed and drained 12 ounces

8. Salt to taste 12 ounces

9. Cocktail sauce, or to taste 2 tablespoons

10. Lemon, quartered 1

How to cook deliciously - Deep-Fried Calamari Rings

1 . Stage

Stir flour, 2 teaspoons salt, paprika, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.

2 . Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Press calamari rings into the flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess flour.

4 . Stage

Working in batches, fry calamari rings in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer cooked calamari to a paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt. Serve calamari with cocktail and lemon wedges.