Fried Calamari

Fried Calamari

Updated November 4, 2026

Crispy fried squid rings and tentacles with marinara and lemon.

Buttermilk tenderizes and helps coating stick. Include tentacles; they are the best part.

Marinara is traditional; aioli is modern. This is red-sauce restaurant classic.

Cook time
30 min
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Ingredients

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  • Cleaned calamari, bodies and tentacles
  • Buttermilk
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Marinara sauce, warmed
  • Lemon wedges
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Prep the calamari
Prep the calamari
Fry and serve
Fry and serve

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