Kalamarakia Tiganita
Crispy fried squid rings with a light, golden crust—a classic Greek appetizer that's elegant enough for dinner. Served with lemon and sea salt, it's ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat squid rings dry with paper towels. They must be completely dry or oil will spatter.
Step 2
Mix flour with salt and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
Step 3
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F. Use a thermometer.
Step 4
Toss squid with flour until all rings are lightly coated. Shake off excess.
Step 5
Carefully lower squid into oil in two batches. Do not crowd the pan.
Step 6
Fry until deep golden brown, 1.5 to 2 minutes per batch. Surface should be crispy.
Step 7
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
Step 8
Transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet (3-quart minimum)
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
- paper towels for draining
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