Crispy Calamares with Aioli
Tender squid rings fried golden in a hot skillet, served with a bright garlic-lemon aioli for dipping. Ready in 20 minutes—restaurant-quality, TikTok-easy.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups neutral cooking oil
- 2 whole lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Mix mayo, minced garlic, lemon juice, and paprika in a small bowl until smooth. Set the aioli aside.
- 2
Pat squid rings dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then toss in flour until fully coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Working in batches, fry squid 2–3 minutes per batch, stirring gently, until golden and crispy throughout.
- 5
Transfer cooked squid to a paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with fleur de sel.
- 6
Serve immediately with aioli and lemon wedges for squeezing.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet, 10–12 inches
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- whisk or spoon
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