Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Fried Calamari
Tender calamari with a light, golden-brown crust that stays crisp. One of the tricks you can do is to fry them quickly over high heat.
Equipment
Dutch oven, saucepan, or wok
Ingredients
1 pound small or medium-sized squid (cleaned) cut into ¾-inch thick rings
1 cup milk sub:buttermilk or yogurt diluted with water
1 teaspoon kosher salt (use less for table salt)
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup rice flour sub:cornstarch or potato flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Neutral oil for frying (peanut, avocado, or other vegetable oils)
Sweet chili sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine milk and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2. Soak the squid in salted milk. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
3. Combine all-purpose flour, rice flour, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
4. Drain the squid and transfer them to the flour mixture. Coat them evenly and shake off any excess.
5. Set a small, wide-mouthed pot over high heat, then add an inch of oil. Dip a wooden spoon handle or chopstick to check when it's hot and ready—it should steadily bubble around it. If using a thermometer, aim for 375° F (190° C).
6. Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir them gently so they don't stick together. Don't crowd the pan that may cause the temperature to drop and make the calamari greasy and soggy.
7. Use a skimmer or slotted spoon to quickly remove the batch from the oil.
8. Transfer them to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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Fried Calamari
Tender calamari with a light, golden-brown crust that stays crisp. One of the tricks you can do is to fry them quickly over high heat.
Equipment
Dutch oven, saucepan, or wok
Ingredients
1 pound small or medium-sized squid (cleaned) cut into ¾-inch thick rings
1 cup milk sub:buttermilk or yogurt diluted with water
1 teaspoon kosher salt (use less for table salt)
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup rice flour sub:cornstarch or potato flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Neutral oil for frying (peanut, avocado, or other vegetable oils)
Sweet chili sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine milk and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2. Soak the squid in salted milk. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
3. Combine all-purpose flour, rice flour, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
4. Drain the squid and transfer them to the flour mixture. Coat them evenly and shake off any excess.
5. Set a small, wide-mouthed pot over high heat, then add an inch of oil. Dip a wooden spoon handle or chopstick to check when it's hot and ready—it should steadily bubble around it. If using a thermometer, aim for 375° F (190° C).
6. Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir them gently so they don't stick together. Don't crowd the pan that may cause the temperature to drop and make the calamari greasy and soggy.
7. Use a skimmer or slotted spoon to quickly remove the batch from the oil.
8. Transfer them to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to 👍 LIKE, leave a 💬 COMMENT below, and ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to my channel! If you like it so much, please feel free to 🤝 SHARE this video too.
ℹ️ Recipes by Nora - Your source for delicious Filipino recipes
Hello! My name is Nora. I'm here to share authentic Filipino recipes and foreign-inspired dishes beloved by Filipinos. Browse through recipes and learn how to recreate them with easy-to-find ingredients, detailed instructions with photos, and cooking videos.
#FriedCalamari #CalamariRecipe #CrispySquid #FilipinoAppetizer #SeafoodRecipe #RecipesByNora #PusitRecipe #Pulutan
