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Spicy Calamari Rings

Name: Spicy Calamari Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) calamari rings (thawed if frozen, patted dry); 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (60g) cornmeal (adds extra crunch); teaspoon 1 tsp paprika (for flavor and color); teaspoon 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to spice preference); Salt and pepper to taste; Vegetable oil for frying (for frying)

These Spicy Calamari Rings are a tantalizing blend of tender calamari with a crispy, flavorful coating. The paprika and cayenne add heat and depth, making them a perfect appetizer for those who love a bit of spice.

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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:

95% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 45 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 5

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Category Appetizers

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

1 lb (450g) calamari rings (thawed if frozen, patted dry)
1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (60g) cornmeal (adds extra crunch)
1 tsp paprika (for flavor and color)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to spice preference)
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying (for frying)

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot

⏰ 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, cornmeal, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Coat calamari rings in the mixture, shaking off excess.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Ensure calamari is evenly coated.
2

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

⏱️ 20 min (ish) 🌡️ 350°F

AI Wisdom: Do not overcrowd the fryer.
3

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

AI Wisdom: Enjoy the crispy calamari rings while hot.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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