Cayenne-Spiced Fried Squid

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound squid, cleaned and sliced
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) cayenne pepper
  • Oil for deep-frying: 4 inches of neutral-flavored oil in large heavy pot
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, combine squid pieces and egg white, mixing gently but thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Sift together flour and cayenne.
  3. 3
    Drain squid.
  4. 4
    Heat oil to 360 degrees.
  5. 5
    Working in batches, drop a handful of squid into seasoned flour and toss to coat evenly.
  6. 6
    Lift out of flour, shake to remove excess, and drop carefully into hot oil.
  7. 7
    Cook briefly until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Remove squid from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  9. 9
    Repeat with remaining squid until all are cooked.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with salt and serve with lime wedges

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