Crispy Fried Calamari Rings
Crispy Fried Calamari Rings deliver a light, crunchy coating that gives way to tender squid with a gentle heat from paprika and cayenne. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley, they balance brightness and spice in every bite. Ideal as a shareable appetizer for game day, dinner parties, or a seaside-themed meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Fried Calamari Rings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Inspect the calamari for any breaks and cut into rings 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Put 2 cups flour in one bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs. In a third bowl, add the remaining 4 cups flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne; mix well.
- 4
Toss the calamari rings in the plain flour. Transfer to the egg mixture and coat thoroughly. Move to the seasoned flour and coat completely. Return to the egg mixture if any pieces aren’t fully coated; then coat again with the seasoned flour.
- 5
Submerge the floured calamari in the hot oil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon, letting excess oil drain off. Drain on paper towels. Place the calamari in a small bowl and check the seasoning.
- 6
Add parsley and a lemon wedge as a garnish.
- Calories 589.67 kcal High 29%
- Protein 20.91 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 93.82 g 34%
- Total Fat 13.15 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.97 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 146.05 mg High 49%
- Sodium 481.67 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 5.68 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 3.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 81.46 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.12 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 285.34 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 54.2 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 8.14 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 1.23 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Fried Calamari Rings is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Calamari, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 589.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Fried Calamari Rings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Calamari, Cayenne Pepper, Cornstarch. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Fried Calamari Rings?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 589.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Fried Calamari Rings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Fried Calamari Rings healthy?
- Crispy Fried Calamari Rings has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 589.67 calories and 20.91 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 481.67 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.97 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, 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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