Description
Kalamaria Tiganita is a classic Greek dish of tender squid rings lightly coated and fried until golden and crispy, served with fresh lemon wedges. It’s a quick and flavorful seafood favorite perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
500 g fresh squid, cleaned and cut into rings
100 g flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika (optional)
500 ml vegetable oil for frying
2 lemons, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Pat the squid rings completely dry with paper towels to help the coating stick.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika if using.
- Toss the squid rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 180°C.
- Fry the squid in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, avoiding overcrowding.
- Remove when golden and crispy and transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Optionally sprinkle with extra salt.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Add garlic powder or dried oregano to the flour for extra flavor.
Substitute part of the flour with cornstarch for a lighter texture.
Include chili flakes for a spicier version.
Best served fresh; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
Ensure squid is dry and oil is hot to achieve crisp results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
