The Toasty Fried Calamari

ingredients

3 c vegetable oil

2 c panko bread crumbs

2 tbsp dried parsley

1 lb clean squid, cut into rings

1 tsp hot chili sauce

2 eggs slightly beaten

2 lemons, cut into wedges

salt and pepper

1 c ketsup or marinara sauce

directions

• in a large heavy frying pan, pour vegetable oil and heat over medium high
• meanwhile, mix together in a bowl, eggs and hot chili sauce
• in a separate bowl, mix panko bread crumbs and parsley.
• season squid with salt and pepper
• working in batches, toss the squid into egg mixture and then into the flour mixture
• to coat generously
• slowly add the squid to the oil and fry until crisp.
• transfer the fried squid to a paper towel lined plate to drain
• serve with ketsup or marinara sauce.