Calamari Fritto

Submitted by iris5555

"Adapted from Roadfood.com. The original recipe called for four times as much of the dry ingredients. I had more than enough by reducing the quantities as indicated here, but you may need more to coat the calamari. The confectioners' sugar adds a subtle sweetness."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb calamari, cleaned and julienned
• 1 cup milk (I used less)
• vegetable oil
• seasoning salt

directions

1. Combine the flour, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Dip the calamari strips in the milk.
3. Dust the strips with the seasoned flour. (I put the calamari in a zip lock bag with the flour and gave them a good shake to coat.)
4. Fill a heavy sauce pan with vegetable oil to about 4 inches up from the bottom. Heat the oil on the stove to 350 degrees, keeping a thermometer in the oil to prevent overheating. (A deep fat fryer is easier.).
5. Fry the calamari 2-3 minutes. Don't overcook or you'll have chewy and tough calamari.
6. Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and serve immediately.