Go Back
crispy fried calamari rings in a wide horizontal shot, piled in a paper cone with lemon wedges and marinara on a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Calamari Fritti

Tender calamari rings are coated in flour and fried until golden and crispy.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb calamari cut into rings
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup semolina flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Pat the calamari rings completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix the flour, semolina, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a deep pan.
  4. Toss the calamari in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
  5. Fry in batches 2 to 3 minutes, until pale golden and crisp.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan or the calamari will turn rubbery.