Golden Squid Rings (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound of cleaned calamari, sliced into rings.

02 - Half a cup of whole milk, or use buttermilk if you prefer low fat.

03 - Three-quarters of a cup of all-purpose flour.

04 - Half a cup of cornmeal.

05 - 1 teaspoon of salt.

06 - A quarter teaspoon of ground black pepper.

01 - Remove the head and all the insides from the squid body. Pull out the beak from the tentacles, then rinse everything thoroughly.

02 - Soak the squid rings in the milk and salt mixture for 15-20 minutes.

03 - Warm your oil until it reaches about 365 to 375°F, and get a wire rack lined with paper towels ready to go.

04 - Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper, and use this mix to coat the squid rings, doing a little at a time.

05 - Fry the coated squid in small batches for 2-3 minutes, until they’re golden. Move them to the rack to drain.

06 - Pop them on a plate and serve right away with marinara sauce or a lemony aioli on the side.

01 - You can pop the cooked squid in a 150-170°F oven to keep them warm while you finish frying.

02 - If you’re starting with whole squid, get around 1.25 to 1.5 pounds since some of it won’t be usable.

03 - Want lemon aioli? Just mix mayo, garlic, lemon zest, and a little lemon juice together.