Brazilian recipe
Crispy Brazilian Fried Squid (lula à milanesa)
A classic, crowd-pleasing Brazilian snack of crispy, golden-fried squid rings that are perfectly tender inside. Quick, simple, and absolutely irresistible.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned squid, cut into rings
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Dried oregano to taste
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup plain flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Finely chopped spring onions for garnish
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Dried oregano to taste
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup plain flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Finely chopped spring onions for garnish
Where to find ingredients
Squid: Look for pre-cleaned, fresh or frozen squid rings in the seafood aisle of your local supermarket or at a trusted fishmonger.
Breadcrumbs: Standard pantry breadcrumbs or Panko can be used; find these in the baking or international aisles.
Spring onions: Available in the fresh produce section of any grocery store.
Vegetable oil: Any high-smoke point oil like sunflower or canola found in the oils and fats aisle is perfect for deep frying.
Breadcrumbs: Standard pantry breadcrumbs or Panko can be used; find these in the baking or international aisles.
Spring onions: Available in the fresh produce section of any grocery store.
Vegetable oil: Any high-smoke point oil like sunflower or canola found in the oils and fats aisle is perfect for deep frying.
Preparation method
- Season the clean squid rings with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano
- In a shallow bowl, dip each squid ring into the beaten eggs until fully coated
- In a separate bowl, mix the plain flour and breadcrumbs together
- Dredge the egg-coated squid rings in the flour and breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure they are well covered
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat
- Fry the breaded squid rings in the hot oil in small batches until they turn golden and crispy
- Remove the fried squid rings and drain them on a wire rack or kitchen paper to remove any excess oil
- Serve the crispy squid immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh spring onions
Observations
Lula à milanesa is a beloved staple of Brazilian beach culture and casual dining, cherished for its straightforward preparation and addictive crunch. By coating fresh squid rings in a light, crispy breading and flash-frying them to perfection, you get a snack that is both tender and satisfying. It is the ideal finger food to kick off any meal, a quick-fix weeknight snack, or a sophisticated appetizer that never fails to impress. The balance between the soft, delicate squid and the golden, crunchy exterior is what makes this a real home-kitchen favorite.
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