🍟Italian Fried Calamari Rings with Lemon Sauce
Why you’ll love this?
Lighter than fried chicken and more nutritious than French fries! Use the Geedel slap chopper to chop onion for the sauce in 3 minutes. The calamari rings are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, paired with homemade lemon sauce to cut through greasiness. Perfect for binge-watching or dinner—no more takeout needed!
Ingredients
✨Main: 2 fresh squids (about 300g), 50g flour, 80g breadcrumbs, 1 egg
✨Lemon Sauce: 1/4 onion, 1 lemon (juice and zest), 30g mayonnaise, a pinch of black pepper
✨ Seasonings: 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch of white pepper, appropriate amount of cooking oil
Detailed Instructions
1.Prep squid + make the sauce
Clean the squids by removing innards and outer skin, then cut into 2cm-thick rings. Toss with salt and white pepper, marinate for 5 minutes. Peel the onion, place in the Geedel vegetable chopper (fine chop setting), and press gently for fine mince. Mix with mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper to make the lemon sauce. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
2. Coat and fry
Dip each calamari ring in flour, then egg, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs. Heat cooking oil to 170℃ (medium heat). Fry the coated calamari rings for 2 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain excess oil on kitchen paper.
3. Serve Arrange
the calamari rings on a plate, drizzle with lemon sauce, and sprinkle with a little parsley flakes (optional). Take a bite—crispy exterior, chewy interior, with bright lemon flavor that balances the richness!
Blogger’s Tips
⌛️Don’t overcook the squid—remove once golden brown to avoid toughness.The Geedel’s sealed blade design prevents eye irritation while chopping onions.
📝Summary
This Italian street food solves the pain point of ‘craving fried food but hating greasiness.’ The Geedel vegetable chopper’s fine chop setting turns onion into uniform mince, blending smoothly into the lemon sauce without clunky chunks ruining the texture. With a short frying time, the dish is ready in 10 minutes. It’s healthier and more hygienic than takeout, with the zesty lemon sauce elevating the crispy calamari perfectly!
