Crispy Fried Squid Rings
Delight your taste buds with Crispy Fried Squid Rings, a seafood lover's dream featuring tender, golden-brown calamari coated in a perfectly seasoned, light and airy batter. This irresistible appetizer or snack combines the delicate flavor of fresh squid with a crispy texture, thanks to the magic of sparkling water in the batter. Enhanced with hints of garlic, paprika, and black pepper, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and burst of flavor. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe pairs beautifully with zesty lemon wedges and a garnish of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a special treat, these fried squid rings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will become a staple in your seafood repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh squid
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 large Egg
- 150 milliliters Cold sparkling water
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 1 whole Lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Clean the squid by removing the head and innards. Peel off the thin skin and wash thoroughly. Cut the body into 1 cm wide rings.
Pat the squid rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps in achieving a crispy texture.
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in the cold sparkling water to create a smooth, light batter.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to avoid lumps. The consistency should be similar to a pancake batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F) or when a drop of batter sizzles and rises to the surface immediately.
Dip the squid rings into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated, and carefully place them into the hot oil in batches. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry the squid rings for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining squid rings.
Serve the crispy squid rings warm with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 457.8 g | 587% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.2 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 286.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1384 mg | 462% | |
| Sodium | 3151 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.9 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 95.7 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1632 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
