Savor Crispy Lemon Garlic Calamari Bites, a perfect blend of crunch and flavor that makes for an irresistible appetizer. Enjoy this tasty delight!
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound fresh calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings or bite-sized pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large egg, beaten
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cooking oil for frying (canola oil or olive oil works well)
Instructions
Rinse the calamari in cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
In one bowl, add the flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the egg, and in a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
Take each piece of calamari and dip it first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten egg, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs.
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 1 inch of oil over medium-high heat.
Carefully add the breaded calamari to the hot oil in batches and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Once cooked, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the calamari and sprinkle lemon zest and chopped parsley for garnish.
Notes
Learn to make Crispy Lemon Garlic Calamari Bites that are delicately crispy and full of flavor with this simple and efficient recipe.
