Fried Calamari Extra Crispy With Dipping Sauce

Published Dec 21, 2019 Updated Oct 28, 2024

Fried Calamari Recipe

Fried calamari is one of the most popular appetizers served in restaurants, especially Italian restaurants. Crispy fried calamari is absolutely delicious and my homemade recipe is so easy to make. The calamari is deep fried, extra crispy with a secret coating. It’s served with a simple tomato sauce as the dipping sauce. This is the best fried calamari recipe ever!

Fried Calamari Ingredients

This recipe is very easy to make and calls for only a few ingredients:

Cleaned squid with tentacles Egg All-purpose flour Cornstarch Salt and cayenne pepper

The squid has extra crispy coating and tender inside. There is no need for buttermilk. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.

Cooking Tips

For the best results, please follow the tips and techniques below:

For even coating on the squid, use a strainer to shake off the excess flour. Drain the excess oil on the fried calamari on paper towels before serving. If you don’t have simple tomato sauce at home, you can use tomato based pasta sauce as the dipping sauce.

What To Serve With This Recipe

Serve this dish with other Italian dishes. For a multi-course Italian meal at home, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.