Ingredients

• Canola oil for frying

• 1 pound clean squid bodies cut in 1/4 inch rings and dried with a paper towel

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

• 1 lemon cut into wedges

Preparation

• 1In a large pot or dutch oven add three inches of oil and bring to 350 degrees.

• Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper to a large bowl and stir to combine.

• Toss the squid pieces in the flour then into the hot oil.

• Fry the squid for 1-2 minutes. You want the color to stay pale like in the pictures.

• Remove to a cookie sheet to drain (do not add paper towels as it will steam the calamari and make it soft.)

• Serve with lemon wedges.

Link

https://dinnerthendessert.com/crispy-fried-calamari