Fried Calamari

• crushed garlic cloves2
• flour↗1 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1 pinch
• calamari, rings↗2 lbs
• unseasoned breadcrumbs↗4 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix first 6 ingredients together.

2. 2

   Add enough water to the flour mixture to make a slightly thick batter.

3. 3

   Mix thoroughly.

4. 4

   Dip the calamari rings into this batter then coat with plain (unseasoned) breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   Then deep fry (in small batches) for 1-2 minutes at about 375*F. Serve with marinara sauce.