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Easy Calamari Recipe With Cucumber Sauce (Batter No Milk)

This easy crispy Calamari recipe made with no milk and with flour, and almond milk and coconut . Our Calamari recipe will give you super crispy calamari full of flavor from our combination of unique spices. Try our Calamari batter recipe with no milk today and leave us a comment.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 30 pieces
Calories 35 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • INGREDIENTS CALAMARI:
  • 1 bag frozen squid rings 450 grams
  • 1 1/2 cup of flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2-3 cups of canola or corn oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • INGREDIENTS FOR SPICY CUCUMBER SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup cucumber 120 grams chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 cup yellow sweet onion finely chopped
  • I small red chill chopped up finely 1 teaspoon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise 100 grams
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 120 grams
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO MAKE SPICY CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE:
  • Add the cucumber, onion, chill peppers, salt, dill, garlic, and black pepper powder into a food processor or blender and pulse 4-5 times.
  • Add in the mayonnaise and sour cream and pulse until mixture is creamy.
  • Transfer cucumber sauce to a plate or container and refrigerate until ready to use. Will keep well refrigerated for about a week.
  • INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO MAKE CALAMARI:
  • Wash and the squid and add it to a medium-size bowl.
  • Add the almond milk and let it soak for 60 minutes.
  • Add the dry ingredients into a different bowl and mix it all together.
  • Add the oil to a deep frying pan or wok and heat over medium-high.
  • Coat and toss the squid into the flour mixture, if you wanna a thicker crust then repeat the process.
  • Place the coated squid into a deep fryer and fry each one for about 3-4 minutes or until the squid is light golden in color.
  • With a slotted spoon, removed and transfer the cooked calamari onto a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Repeat until all the calamari is all fried.
  • Serve with a salad, sliced lemon, and spicy cucumber sauce.
Keyword Calamari, calamari batter coconut milk, calamari batter no milk