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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo-Style Fried Calamari, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 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 738.02 kcal High 37%
- Protein 15.45 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 56.97 g 21%
- Total Fat 51.57 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 7.81 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.09 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1386.0 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 3.89 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 70.73 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 268.75 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 23.61 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Buffalo Style Fried Calamari is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Blue Cheese Dressing, and Buffalo Wing Sauce. Each serving provides about 738.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo-Style Fried Calamari made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Blue Cheese Dressing, Buffalo Wing Sauce, Calamari. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo-Style Fried Calamari?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 738.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo-Style Fried Calamari easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Buffalo-Style Fried Calamari healthy?
- Buffalo-Style Fried Calamari has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 738.02 calories and 15.45 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1386.0 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.81 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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