The Best Keto Calamari Recipe - Deep Fried Salt & Pepper Squid | by My Keto Kitchen (2024)

This keto calamari cooked in the style of salt and pepper squid is an absolute winner, tender, tasty and healthy.

Not sure what oil to fry in? Read about the different types of fryer oils here.

Make your Keto Salt and Pepper Squid fresh, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, but they can become rubbery when reheated.

Keto Calamari, Salt, and Pepper Squid Ingredients

• ⅓ cup of Unflavored Protein Powder
• 1 teaspoon of Salt
• 2 teaspoons of Coconut Flour
• 1 teaspoon of Black Pepper, ground
• 2 Fresh Squid Tubes, medium-sized
• Oil, for frying – Read about the best choices of oil here

How to Make Deep Fried Calamari

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1. In a mixing bowl, add the protein powder, coconut flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
2. Open up the squid tubes by inserting a knife into the opening and cutting through one side. Trim any loose membrane.
3. Score in the inside in a small diamond pattern cut no more than a third of the way through. Cut the squid tube in half and slice each half into thick strips.
4. Heat your deep fryer to 180C/355F.
5. Take a few strips of the squid and dust in the flour mixture, shake off excess and gently drop into the hot oil.
6. Fry for 2-4 minutes, until the squid is golden brown, then drain. Depending on the size of your fryer, you may need to cook it in batches.
7. Add extra salt and pepper, if desired.
8. Serve hot with Keto Garlic Aioli and Lemon Wedges.

Don’t have a deep fryer? This fried keto salt and pepper squid can be shallow fried in a frying pan or even a wok. Just make sure you place the squid cut side down into the oil.

How Many Carbs In Calamari

Raw calamari has no carbs, with 1.2 grams of fat and 16.7 grams of protein.

This Keto Salt and Pepper Squid recipe makes four servings. One serving is half a squid tube, which has 3g net carbs (we have factored in approximately one tablespoon of oil per serving from the fryer).

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To make a larger batch of this Keto Salt and Pepper Squid recipe, adjust the servings above.

Matt Dobson

I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.