This Five-Spice Fried Crispy Squid Recipe is a great choice for an appetizer or for a main dish. Try the recipe here.

The Five-Spice Fried Crispy Squid Recipe serves 4. Preparation time is 20 minutes. Cooking time is 5 minutes.

Five-Spice Fried Crispy Squid Recipe Ingredients:
600 grams squid, cleaned
4 cups corn oil, for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons five-spice powder (substitute option: allspice powder)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
lemon, sliced into wedges
soy sauce with fresh red chili, for dipping

Five-Spice Fried Crispy Squid Recipe cooking procedures:
1. Using a sharp knife, cut each squid hood lengthwise. With inside surface facing up, score surface diagonally. Cut into 1- to 2-inch squares and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Heat the oil in a large wok over medium heat until it reaches 375F.
3. In a bowl, combine the flour, Chinese five-spice powder, salt, pepper, and chili. Add the squid and toss gently to coat.
4. Remove half of the squid from the flour mixture and shake to remove excess flour; fry. Turning with a slotted metal spoon, cook for 2 minutes or until the squid turns golden and curls.
5. Transfer the squid to a large plate lined with paper towels. Reheat the oil in the wok to 375F. Repeat procedure with the remaining squid.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and chili soy sauce.

Tip: No oil thermometer? Drop a cube of bread into the oil. If it turns light golden in 10 seconds, you’re good to go.