Soy-Free Crispy Calamari Rings
Elevate your seafood game with these irresistible Soy-Free Crispy Calamari Rings, a perfect appetizer or snack that combines simplicity and flavor in every bite. This recipe features tender calamari coated in a light, bubbly batter made with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and club soda, seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper for a bold kick. Deep-fried to golden perfection, these calamari rings achieve a heavenly crunch without the need for soy-based ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re easy to prepare and best served hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a zesty touch. Perfect for entertaining or indulging at home, this soy-free delight will quickly become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh calamari
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 180 milliliters Club soda
- 1000 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 1 whole Lemon wedges
Instructions
Clean the calamari by rinsing under cold water. Slice into 1/2-inch wide rings and pat dry with paper towels.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until well mixed.
Gradually whisk in the club soda into the dry mixture to create a smooth batter. The batter should have a consistency similar to pancake batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Dip each calamari ring in the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Carefully place the rings in the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Fry the calamari for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the calamari from the oil and transfer them onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the calamari.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 892.0 g | 1144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.5 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 568.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 5457 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.5 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 89.4 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1552 mg | 33% | |
*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.
