Squid Fritters Recipe

Name: Squid Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 4 scallions, trimmed, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro; 1 pound cleaned squid, finely chopped; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup beer; 1 1/2 cups flour; ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Salt and ground black pepper; ⅔ cup vegetable oil for frying, approximately; Tartar sauce or hot sauce (or both) for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
4 scallions, trimmed, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 pound cleaned squid, finely chopped
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup beer
1 1/2 cups flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and ground black pepper
⅔ cup vegetable oil for frying, approximately
Tartar sauce or hot sauce (or both) for serving

1
Combine red and green peppers, scallions, cilantro and squid in a large bowl.
2
Mix in egg.
3
Stir in half the beer.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk flour with cayenne and baking powder.
5
Add to squid mixture.
6
Add remaining beer and mix well.
7
Season with salt and black pepper.
8
Heat oven to 200 degrees.
9
Line a baking sheet with foil and spread several layers of paper towel on a work surface.
10
Heat a large cast-iron skillet on medium high.
11
Add about 1/4-inch of oil.
12
When oil is hot, drop heaping tablespoons of fritter batter in pan, lightly flattening the mixture to make oval pancakes about 3 inches long.
13
Turn when deep golden brown on one side, fry second side, then place on paper towel to drain.
14
Repeat with remaining batter.
15
Transfer cooked, drained pancakes to baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
16
Serve with tartar sauce or hot sauce or both.

574

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 4 scallions, trimmed, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, and more.

Yes, Squid Fritters falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Squid Fritters

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Variations & substitutions

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