Buffalo-Style Fried Calamari
Buffalo-Style Fried Calamari pairs crunchy, tender rings with a punchy hot wing sauce and cool blue cheese for a bold contrast in every bite. A bright mix of tomato, onion, and celery adds freshness that balances the heat. Serve this crowd-pleasing appetizer at game day gatherings or as a lively starter for casual dinners.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag and shake to mix. Add the calamari and ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- 2
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium to medium-high heat until it reaches 395 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
While the oil heats, mix tomatoes, onion, and celery in a bowl. Set the tomato relish aside.
- 4
Shake off any excess flour from the calamari and carefully lower the calamari into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per batch. Drain on paper towels. Move the cooked calamari to a serving plate.
- 5
Top with crumbled blue cheese, blue cheese salad dressing, hot sauce, and a sprinkle of tomato relish.
- Calories 734.4 kcal High
- Protein 15.37 g Good Source
- Carbs 56.33 g Moderate
- Total Fat 51.49 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.78 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 47.03 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1404.94 mg High
- Fiber 3.86 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.46 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.51 g Low Source
- Calcium 49.06 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate
- Potassium 239.87 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.84 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.46 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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