Fried Calamari Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 272

Cut the squid below the eyes to remove the beak.

Squeeze and remove the beak from the squid.

Scrape off the plasticky parts from the tentacles.

Pull off the head and remove the insides and cartilage.

Cut off the wings of the squid to prepare for rings.

Peel the skin off the squid to make it more tender.

Clean the squid in water to ensure it's soft and free of cartilage.

Cut the squid into rings.

Soak the calamari rings in milk for at least half an hour in the fridge.

Prepare a mixture of all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper for coating.

Remove the calamari from the milk and pat dry with a paper towel.

Coat the calamari rings in the flour mixture, dusting off excess flour.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot enough to sizzle when calamari is added.

Fry the calamari rings until golden, adjusting the temperature to prevent splashing.

Place fried calamari on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon and optional salt and pepper.

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