Crispy Squid with Sweet Chili & Soy
Golden-fried squid rings with a crispy exterior and tender inside, served with sweet chili and soy dipping sauces and fresh lime. Ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup neutral oil for frying
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until it reaches 350°F, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Toss squid in flour until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
- 4
Fry squid in batches for 90 seconds per batch until golden and crispy—don't crowd the pan.
- 5
Transfer to paper towels. Pour sweet chili and soy sauce into separate small bowls.
- 6
Serve squid immediately with lime wedges and the two dipping sauces.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet
- paper towels
- thermometer or kitchen thermometer
- slotted spoon
- two small bowls
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