Appetizers and Snacks

Fried Squid Delight – Irresistible Recipe!

Lightly battered calamari with a kick. Delicious appetizer and ready in minutes! Serve with marinara or your favorite sauce for dipping.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4cupsvegetable oil for frying

  • 1poundsquid, cleaned and sliced into rings

  • 1tablespoongarlic powder

  • ½tablespoononion powder

  • ½teaspoonsea salt

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • ½teaspoondried basil

  • ½teaspoondried parsley

  • ½teaspoonpaprika

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)

  • ¼teaspoonground white pepper

  • ½cupall-purpose flour

  • 1lemon, cut into wedges

  • ¼cupmarinara sauce, warmed

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oil to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a deep fryer, deep frying pan, or pot.

  2. Coat squid with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, basil, parsley, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add flour and toss to dredge.

  3. Fry squid in the hot oil, in batches if needed, until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook, or squid will be tough and chewy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories438
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g 		38%
Saturated Fat
5g 		23%
Cholesterol
230mg 		77%
Sodium
558mg 		24%
Total Carbohydrate
27g 		10%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		10%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
19g
Vitamin C
27mg 		133%
Calcium
70mg 		5%
Iron
5mg 		27%
Potassium
404mg 		9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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