Crispy Squid with Sweet Chili Sauce
Golden-fried squid rings tossed in a light batter and served with a bright sweet chili dip. Spanish tapas energy in 15 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups neutral cooking oil (for deep frying)
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid rings dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Toss squid in flour until fully coated, shaking off excess in a colander.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F over medium-high heat.
- 4
Working in two batches, fry squid 60–90 seconds per batch until golden and crispy; avoid crowding.
- 5
Drain on paper towels. Pour sweet chili sauce into a small bowl and squeeze lemon juice over it.
- 6
Serve squid hot with chili sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board and knife
- paper towels
- small bowls
- colander or sieve
- deep skillet or Dutch oven
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- small serving bowl
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