Crispy Calamares with Lime & Aioli
Squid rings fried golden and crunchy in 12 minutes, served with lime wedges and a garlicky aioli for dipping. TikTok-easy Spanish tapas that feel fancy but taste even better.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb squid (tubes and tentacles), cleaned
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups neutral cooking oil (for frying)
- 2 whole limes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
Slice squid tubes into 1/4-inch rings; pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Heat oil in a heavy skillet or pot to 350°F (use a thermometer). Season flour with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Toss squid rings in seasoned flour until coated; shake off excess.
- 4
Working in batches, fry squid 60–90 seconds until golden and edges curl. Transfer to paper towels.
- 5
Stir together mayo, minced garlic, and juice from 1 lime. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Plate calamares and serve hot with lime wedges, aioli, and a pinch of fleur de sel.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet or 3-quart pot
- instant-read thermometer
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- cutting board and knife
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