Calamari Fritti

Submitted by EdsGirlAngie

"I LOVE fried calamari! This is a very light beer batter, so you can actually enjoy the flavor of the seafood. Word to the wise: COVERED deep-frying works best here! I serve these with my Brown Sugar-Lemon Cocktail Sauce or Creamy Wasabi-Mustard Seafood Sauce."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs squid, cleaned and cut into 1 inch rings
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 ounces bottles beer
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

directions

1. Combine flour, egg, beer, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt and pepper.
2. Dip 4 to 5 squid rings into batter to coat.
3. Deep fry in hot oil (about 350 degrees F on a candy/fryer thermometer) until tender and golden brown, generally no more than 45 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Don't overcrowd or they will take longer to brown and squid will become tough.
5. Remove squid with slotted spoon on drain on paper towel.
6. Serve with a dipping sauce if you like, or drench in freshly squeezed lemon!