Gluten-Free Crispy Fried Baby Squids
Delight your taste buds with these Gluten-Free Crispy Fried Baby Squids—perfectly golden, irresistibly crunchy, and bursting with flavor! This easy, 30-minute recipe features tender baby squids dipped in a light, airy batter made from gluten-free flour, cornstarch, and club soda, with a touch of smoked paprika and garlic powder for a savory kick. Fried to crispy perfection, these bite-sized treats are ideal for serving as an appetizer or snack, and they pair beautifully with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Whether you're accommodating a gluten-free diet or simply craving restaurant-quality seafood at home, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing dish that's quick to prepare and impossible to resist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Baby squids, cleaned
- 100 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 25 grams Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 unit Egg, large
- 120 milliliters Club soda, cold
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 1 unit Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Pat the cleaned baby squids dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg until well mixed, then add the cold club soda to the egg and stir gently.
Pour the egg and club soda mixture into the flour mixture, stirring gently to combine. Avoid over-mixing to keep the batter light.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
Dip each baby squid into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl, and carefully place into the hot oil.
Fry the squids in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried squids from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the crispy fried baby squids hot, with fresh lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over them just before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 455.2 g | 584% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.0 g | 335% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 284.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1351 mg | 450% | |
| Sodium | 3144 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 87.0 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1392 mg | 30% | |
*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.
