Susan
Susan Susan is a stay-at-home mom who loves exploring new recipes to cook for her two picky children and the occasional adventurous meal for herself. With a background in professional cooking and specialized in western cuisine, Susan is the perfect guide to finding delicious, easy dishes for all kinds of eaters.

Fried Calamari

Fried Calamari

Our Fried Calamari recipe is perfect for toddlers and adults alike. This kid-friendly version features tender calamari rings coated in a crispy, golden brown crust that will have even the pickiest eaters asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve alongside a side of marinara sauce for dipping for a fun and delicious meal that everyone will love.

General Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Keywords: Fried Calamari, toddler friendly, peanut allergy friendly
  • Calories: 250 per serving
  • Protein: 15g per serving
  • Carbs: 20g per serving
  • Fats: 10g per serving
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500g calamari rings
  • 100g all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 100ml milk
  • Cooking oil for frying

Directions

  1. Prepare the Calamari: If you haven’t bought pre-cut calamari rings, you can easily make your own. Simply clean the calamari tubes and slice them into rings, making sure they are bite-sized for your little ones.

  2. Set Up Your Dredging Station: In separate bowls, place the flour in one, beat the egg in another, and pour the milk into a third bowl. This will be your assembly line for coating the calamari.

  3. Coat the Calamari: Take a few calamari rings at a time and dip them first in the flour, then the egg, and finally the milk. Make sure to shake off any excess coating before moving on to the next step.

  4. Fry the Calamari: Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the coated calamari rings in the oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Make sure to supervise closely if your children are helping in the kitchen!

  5. Serve and Enjoy: Once all the calamari rings are cooked, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot and crispy calamari to your little ones and watch them gobble it up!

  • Lemon wedges
  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Jokes

  • Why did the calamari go to the party? Because it was a real "kraken" time!
  • What do you call a squid that plays the guitar? A rocktopus!

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