Crispy Baked Calamari (No Frying Required!)

This Baked Calamari is so crispy and delicious that you’ll swear it was fried!

It’s the best and easiest to enjoy your favorite restaurant-prepared fried calamari appetizer in a no-mess, sheet pan, roasted version with less oil and clean-up but with all the flavor and texture you love. Get the Recipe

Ingredients:

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Prep and gather all ingredients. Then, combine the breadcrumbs and pecorino cheese in a small bowl and set it aside.

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Then, fold the calamari into this mixture/marinade and mix until the calamari is well-coated. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.

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Make sure all the calamari are coated well with the dry mix.

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