Fried Calamari

This is a favorite recipe that I make for Christmas! Its always requested!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  crushed garlic cloves
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 2  lbs  calamari, rings
• 4  cups  unseasoned breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Mix first 6 ingredients together.
2. Add enough water to the flour mixture to make a slightly thick batter.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Dip the calamari rings into this batter then coat with plain (unseasoned) breadcrumbs.
5. Then deep fry (in small batches) for 1-2 minutes at about 375*F. Serve with marinara sauce.