How to Make Crispy Fried Calamari Better Than Restaurants

Learn how to make crispy fried calamari at home and make it taste better than restaurant quality. FULL RECIPE 👉 bit.ly/TMD-fried-calamari
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INGREDIENTS:
🔹 1 pound frozen calamari tubes thawed
🔹 Kosher salt
🔹 ½ cup 2% milk
🔹 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
🔹 ⅓ cup cornstarch
🔹 ½ teaspoon baking powder
🔹 ¾ teaspoon dry oregano
🔹 ½ teaspoon black pepper
🔹 ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
🔹 Grape seed oil as needed
🔹 1 lemon cut into wedges to serve
⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00​​ Intro
0:41​ Prepping calamari
2:03 Tip for flavorful calamari
2:41 Preparing the batter
3:30​ Coating the calamari in batter
4:42 Tip for using less oil
4:52​ Preparing the oil for frying
5:27​ Can you fry calamari in an air-fryer?
5:37​ Frying the calamari
7:23​ Adding the finishing touches
7:56 Taste test with Hannah

[@lauratrevino2701]

Love it! You’re daughters excitement was adorable. I just bought my son some calamari to cook together, and he had the same reaction lol

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Another great video! You are making all of my favorite dishes. I'm really excited to make this. Last week I watched your video on preserving lemons and did that yesterday. Each and every one of your videos are mouth watering. Thank you. Hannah is the cutest taste-tester ever!

[@jillianrh9996]

Love your little one’s energy!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

She takes after me 😂

[@slywlf]

omg - Now I'm hungry! I have always enjoyed crispy fried calamari when I eat out, but was always intimidated to try making it at home. Now I am going to track down a good local source and try this! Thanks!!!!

[@gabriellakm]

she is sweet and adorable yeah right poor soul worry about people bitching about hand wash, however us latins do not use grapeseed oil, but I still respect her she is very educational

[@kgs2280]

I just discovered your channel, and I’m so excited to make everything! I LOVE Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, and Fried Calamari is one of my all-time favorites. Fortunately I live in a very urban area and will have no problem finding calamari. Can’t wait to try this. You have a new subscriber!

[@bettysimplekitchen]

Great tip if you use a small pot you will need less oil! Super crispy 👌👌

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Less oil and less waste! Happy cooking!

[@lolitaeusebio8994]

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[@ronaldyeater3322]

Hi, love it, I'm in USA, Rhode Island to be exact famous for "Italian" fried calamari, we also use salt and milk (1gal milk, 1/2 cup sea salt) to make tender, served with banana peppers rings, or cherry pepper rings and their vinegars on top, I mix both, and a side of marinara. Made over 2500 orders a year for more than 30 yrs, glad to see calamari fried right👍, tyvm tc

[@LaReineDesCedres]

yum!! gonna try this soon. Finally a recipe without eggs(my son is allergic) . thank you!

[@ManikWicks]

Thanks 💐🇬🇧 I am going to try tonight

[@homecookingbynaz]

I’ve tried this wow it came out Devine, my kids loved it 👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing

[@buvai_]

thank you for this! im making fried calamari tonight and needed a good recipe, this really hit the spot :)

[@c.b.barlow]

Although normally I'm not a fan of eating cephlapods I find that this recipe is absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing. 💖

[@rombios3056]

Loved watching this. Subscribed. Your personality shines through with your cooking skills. Now to go make calamari

[@thethirstygoose398]

Amazing!! Thank you from Australia 🍷

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Hello!! Thank you!!

[@Lux_Lethal]

You're lovely! I'm glad I searched for this recipe because now I've found your channel! I can't wait to check out your other videos, but I'm making this tonight for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day. She likes calamari as much as your daughter. Cheers and Happy Mother's Day to you!😀

[@rickypurdy2898]

Looks amazing I’m going to try this thank you

[@jonkbaby]

Right on, will make this for my Mom for Mother's Day. Lol at you and your daughter's interaction, you have earned a subscriber

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Yay welcome!

[@marig9236]

i love this. I love eating Mediterranean dishes in the warmer months and plan on making this very soon.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Hope you enjoy!

[@andrewwong3565]

U make it look easy. Have to give it a try👍❤️

[@annacernat2655]

I tried a lot of different recipes and I really consider myself a great cook but omg this is the perfect one, they never came out better than this! Crispy but soft on the inside, definitely recommend!!!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

So glad you liked it!

[@gypsytttarot4576]

I love it. Thank you Susie

[@amandinehou1340]

Made these tonight easiest recipe ever!

Looks so yummy

[@ilovesyababe]

Yummy!! This is a great meal with chips and salad..............

[@angelinaoliver5587]

I love how gentle you are❤️❤️❤️. Calamari is my favorite 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

One of my favorites too!!

[@mangot589]

I missed this somehow when you first released it🤦‍♀️. My husband loves calamari, so...now I just have to find the squid.🤔 as always, I’ll let you (everyone) know how it comes out, Suzy!

[@davidcampbell7209]

They look fantastic I must try subbed thanks for your upload best wishes from Belfast

[@blya8978]

Amazing and I love calamari

[@maurabbit]

thanks, very nice recipe, i had a very wonderdul dinner thanks ro you, God bless you.

[@soleillotus5735]

Bravo et merci

[@LazeezzaikaSubhalaxmisKitchen]

Very delicious 🤤 You did it so well.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you 😋

[@sunshone6978]

Yum 👍😎💯😋 and your child loves it too ❤😁

[@malikajobity4875]

Love it

[@michaelhunter3690]

So real! Not edited pro show.

[@mahmoudelaraby1599]

PortSaid, Egypt

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

You’re welcome! I love and miss Alexandria, what a beautiful city!

[@user-es3sz5xr1g]

I love crispy calamari I just had some yesterday

[@designereats3661]

Her daughter is so cute. Reminds me of myself when my mom would cook my fav dish!

[@yannisgfcooking9144]

I love this... I can eat every day calamari 😂😂. Have a nice weekend

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks you too!

[@monicahelligar7116]

So delicious

[@george-1961]

Bravo 👏🏻

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks!

[@lolo4639]

I am going to make it today 😋😋 We are from Portsaid Egypt 🇪🇬

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Enjoy! I miss Port Said

[@constancejenkins3867]

Fantastic job My Sister from another Mother God bless you 🙏 ❤ and thank you for sharing your Secrets with us My Daughter too Absolutely loves Calamari and so do I, Now we'll too be able to do it at home 🏡 and get Our Favorite Restaurant Taste and Texture at home Priceless. 🥰🤩🙏🏽 New Subbie Here.

[@scottdane5299]

Mama is gorgeous ...great recipe! ❤

[@Vijay.shinde_]

Best ji

[@robertmarrocco232]

The calamari how much flour baking power and baking soda ?

[@ArahVariacion]

i love herrrr

[@jamesdelaney4741]

Thank you! couldn't help buying some fresh today in Mass. im assuming the other pieces can be cooked the same as the rings.

[@rsb4455]

Ur recipes are excellent. Mediterranean baked (spicy) fish recipe please pls pls

[@ladyculously]

Hello 🤩. We don't use calamari here in California but it's still great.

[@colleen4574]

where have you been? Calamari is hot in all costal cities in CA. Had it many many times.

[@laurapassarella2332]

very,very cool. i just got back with my calamari,lok

[@tdodo3026]

Thanks for the recipe. If I use air fryer for this, I should grease the pan right? Do I spray the oil/butter on the breaded/floured squids too?

[@GEORGE-pj8bd]

Hi I love your videos everything look so delicious, I have a question can you do the same recipe with shrimps? Thank you 😘

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

I think it’s very possible to use the same recipe. Cooking time may vary though. Good luck!

[@owlcu]

3:42 The leftover milk could be used perfectly for homemade clam chowder.

[@MyWalkLondon]

I can't resist when I see Calamari :)

[@gregoryewanizky3361]

My flower does not stay stuck to the calamari when it's being cooked. What should I do?

[@benda777nba]

Flour*

[@Asly65]

It's better with Tartare, Kerkennaise or Greek sauce

[@JulesMoyaert_photo]

👍❤

[@moniqueb221]

Can you use almond or oatmilk

[@malakab3290]

Can I use this in an air fryer?

[@LGCblessed]

can I use coconut milk?

[@LGCblessed]

@@ayushranjan4439 thank you : )

[@m.a.2404]

Mediterranean = lots of freshly squeezed 🍋lemon juice on calamari 🇨🇾

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Gotta have the acid lol!

[@santiagolucero37]

I c u 😀😀

[@millyandherbunny2792]

I don't understand, why does it have to be kosher salt?

[@NickRowsell]

I’d love my little girl to exited about squid 👨‍👩‍👦👨‍👩‍👦

[@jonjonmacapugay8177]

Your cameraman has the shakes... Got a headache on the first 5 min.

[@elisabethcrawford5903]

You're adorable

[@rosannaalfaro4583]

3 min seems so long though

[@SurinderKumar-nd1fi]

I love ur dish madam when u rate me madam

[@taha2010ification]

🥴

[@randalldixon1292]

You could fake that with intestines

[@1951arik]

too much chatter

[@diahasin1049]

Love the recipe But don't like your big coloured nails... feeling yyyaaakk