Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for crispy salt and pepper squid, perfect as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2-3 jalapeños, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the squid rings dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Toss the squid rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the coated squid rings to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the squid with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan with a little oil, stir-fry the jalapeños (if using), minced garlic, and sliced green onions for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the fried squid back to the pan and toss quickly to combine with the aromatics.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure squid is completely dry before coating for crispier results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to maintain oil temperature and achieve crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to your preference for spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 200mg