Description
Fried calamari with creamy chipotle sauce is a sensational appetizer that delivers a perfect harmony of crispy, tender calamari rings alongside a rich, smoky dipping sauce. This dish is ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, providing an explosion of flavor that will have your guests asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb calamari rings (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Rinse calamari rings under cold water and pat dry thoroughly.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each calamari ring into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour-cornstarch mix.
- Fry calamari in batches for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, and lime juice for the sauce.
- Serve calamari hot with the creamy chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (141g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 170mg