Fried calamari

How to make Fried calamari recipe - Do use small squid, as it tends to be much more tender than the larger ones, and buy it fresh. Calmars frits recette

Serves 4

2 large eggs

2 tbsp cold sparkling soda water

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes

1 tsp sea salt

1lb 2oz (500g) small squid, gutted, cleaned, and cut into 1⁄2in (1cm) rings

1 cup vegetable oil or sunflower oil

lemon wedges, to serve

Method:

1 Break the eggs into a bowl, add the soda water, and beat well with a whisk. Mix the flour, pepper flakes, and salt in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of squid into the egg mixture, then coat evenly with flour.

2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Carefully add the squid one piece at a time, working in small batches. Cook each batch for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot, with a squeeze of lemon.

Fried calamari