Crispy Chopitos with Lime & Aioli
Baby squid fried golden-brown in minutes, served with lime wedges and a garlicky dipping sauce. A Spanish tapas classic that tastes like a restaurant in your kitchen.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb baby squid (cleaned, bodies & tentacles)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup neutral cooking oil (for frying)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 whole garlic clove (minced)
- 1 whole lime (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid dry with paper towels. Season flour with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 2
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or skillet to 350°F (test with a wooden spoon—steady sizzle without smoking).
- 3
Coat squid in flour, shaking off excess. Working in batches, fry 1.5 to 2 minutes until golden and tentacles curl.
- 4
Transfer squid to a paper towel. Season immediately with a pinch of sea salt.
- 5
Stir mayo and minced garlic together in a small bowl. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime.
- 6
Serve squid hot with lime wedges and garlic aioli for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed pot or 12-inch skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
- small bowl
- tongs or slotted spoon
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