Fried calamari

Prepare

1. 🥄step 1
2. 🔥Cut the squid into rings about ½cm thick.
3. 🧂Tip the flour into a freezer bag and season well.
4. 🍳Add the capers, then give everything a good shake to mix together.

Steps

1. 🔥Tip the squid into the bag, then shake again until all the rings are well coated.

Prepare

1. 🧂Mix together the garlic and mayonnaise, then place in a serving bowl.

Steps

1. 🍳step 2
2. 🫇Pour some oil into a large pan until it comes about 7cm up the sides, but the pan is no more than a third full.
3. 🍽️Place over a medium heat and let the oil warm up.
4. 🌿To test that the oil is ready, place a small piece of bread in the pan – it should sizzle when it touches the oil.
5. ✨step 3
6. 🥄Remove a handful of squid from the flour and shake off any excess.

Cook

1. 🫇Gently drop into the oil, then cook for about 3 mins until crisp.

Steps

1. 🍽️Remove with a slotted spoon and place on kitchen paper.
2. 🌿Repeat with the remaining squid.

Serve

1. 🌿Serve straight away with the mayonnaise and lemon wedges.