Description
Crispy Salt and Pepper Fried Squid is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Rinse the squid rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Dredge the squid rings in the flour mixture, making sure they are fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully add the coated squid rings to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried squid and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the crispy squid hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Add a sprinkle of chili flakes or serve with a spicy dipping sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg