Crispy Calamares with Chili-Garlic Dip
Golden-fried squid rings with a fiery garlic-chili sauce and fresh chili pepper slices. Hits the table in under 20 minutes—crispy, salty, and completely addictive.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat squid dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high until a pinch of flour sizzles immediately when dropped in.
Step 3
Toss squid in flour, shake off excess, then fry in batches for 90 seconds until golden and crispy. Don't crowd the pan.
Step 4
Drain squid on a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with a pinch of fleur de sel while still hot.
Step 5
Stir mayo with minced garlic and a pinch of salt to make the dipping sauce. Serve alongside the calamares.
Step 6
Top the squid with fresh sliced chili peppers and serve immediately with the garlic-mayo dip.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
- thermometer or visual doneness cue
- paper towels
- shallow bowl for flour
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- small mixing bowl
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