{"id":6783,"date":"2025-03-09T07:11:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T20:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=6783"},"modified":"2025-03-09T07:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T20:26:54","slug":"panko-calamari-rings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/appetizers-and-snacks-recipes\/seafood-appetizers\/panko-calamari-rings\/","title":{"rendered":"Panko Calamari Rings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing more nostalgic than enjoying a big bowl of crispy Panko Calamari rings. These delicious bites of Seafood goodness have been a staple appetizer for decades and are definitely a favorite of mine. When prepared perfectly, the contrasting textures in this dish are truly amazing. From the crispy, golden-brown Panko crust to the tender, delicious Squid inside. They are such an enjoyable bite-sized treat that pair perfectly with some Tartare Sauce to kick off a delicious meal

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How to make Panko Calamari Rings at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though this is a very classic dish to order at a restaurant, they\u2019re surprisingly easy to make at home. You don\u2019t need a lot of ingredients either, just a few typical ingredients for making some breading, some Oil for frying, and of course, the Squid!

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Try to get the freshest Squid you can get your hands on. I always recommend heading to a specialty fish shop \/ fish monger instead of the grocery store when buying seafood if you can. They will be much more knowledgeable about their produce, and steer you in the right direction on what to get

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You can either buy whole squid or simply get the pre-cut up Calamari Rings. I would recommend getting the Rings that have already been prepared. You can also ask your fish monger to prepare the rings for you, as this will save a lot of hassle at home. Also, leftover Squid is going to be kind of stinky, so best to leave all of that at the shop instead of having to dispose of it at home!

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Create a simple breading station to coat the Calamari Rings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This simple dish relies on a classic Egg, Flour, and Breadcrumbs breading. All you need to do is fill 3 separate bowls with the three separate breading ingredients. The first bowl you fill with Flour, the second with Egg wash, and the final bowl, Breadcrumbs

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To bread the Calamari Rings, first place them in the Flour. Ensure a good coverage, and then tap it dry to remove any excess Flour. Then, straight into the Egg Wash it goes. Same as the Flour, ensure a good coverage before transferring it into the Breadcrumbs

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Coat well with Breadcrumbs before placing the Rings into a large saucepan filled with Oil heated to 350F. We highly recommend using a thermometer to check the Oil temperature, as it is important that the temperature is right when deep frying

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Why Panko is the best Breadcrumbs to use for Calamari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s all about texture, and Panko delivers that like no other type of breadcrumb. The thicker style of breadcrumb allows for a rough surface and gives the Calamari the best texture you can achieve. When fried perfectly they are super-crispy and taste delicious. Panko Breadcrumbs fry so well, and in my opinion taste better than any other type of breadcrumb

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The only watch out you need to consider with Panko is that it can be a little more challenging to completely coat the Calamari than other types of breadcrumbs. What I like to do is crush up the Panko just a little bit with my hands before I coat the Calamari. This will make it a little finer, while still retaining its wonderful texture. This will help ensure a much more even coating

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The key to getting the Squid tender is to avoid cooking it for too long<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a little bit of a balance when cooking Squid. Many people tend to overcook it, which will result in a rubbery, chewy texture. If cooked perfectly, Squid will be so tender and easy to eat. It is a wonder, however, how so many bars and restaurants get this wrong and always overcook it!

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Once the breaded Panko Calamari Rings hit the hot oil, they don\u2019t need long at all to cook. No longer than 1 minute in the hot oil will be more than enough to cook them through. Sometimes it can be hard to gauge how well cooked the inside of a fried dish is, as you must go off the color of the breading. For Calamari rings, provided you\u2019ve got the oil piping hot (around 350F), then the batter will be golden-brown within a minute, and they\u2019re done!

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Once fried, use a strainer such as a Spider Strainer to remove them carefully from the Oil. Place the Rings immediately on some paper towels, or (preferably) a wire rack that has been elevated off the ground. This will help to remove any excess oil without the Rings becoming soggy

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Hit the Calamari Rings immediately with a generous sprinkling of Salt while they\u2019re still piping hot. This will ensure the Salt will stick to them. If you season them too late, the Salt will literally just fall completely off the rings. So always remember to season deep fried food as soon as it comes out of the Oil

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