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Country Style Calamari Rings

Name: Country Style Calamari Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb 1 lb (450g) calamari rings (thawed if frozen, pat dry with paper towels); 1 cup 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; as needed Vegetable oil for frying (for frying)

These Country Style Calamari Rings are a crispy and flavorful appetizer perfect for seafood lovers. The calamari rings are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to golden perfection, resulting in a delightful crunch with tender calamari inside.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Seafood Dairy-Free

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Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

67% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 45 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 4

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Category Appetizers

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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1 lb 1 lb (450g) calamari rings (thawed if frozen, pat dry with paper towels)
1 cup 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp 1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
as needed Vegetable oil for frying (for frying)

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
Tongs
Paper towels

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 45 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat calamari rings in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Ensure calamari rings are evenly coated.
2

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (180°C). Fry the calamari rings in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

⏱️ 20 min (ish) 🌡️ 350°F

AI Wisdom: Do not overcrowd the fryer to maintain crispiness.
3

Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.

AI Wisdom: Best served immediately for optimal crispiness.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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