Easy Fried Baby Octopus Recipe
Crispy Fried Baby Octopus has a golden-brown crust and tender octopus – a perfect appetizer that’s surprisingly easy to make and sure to impress. The secret is to marinate before you cook, resulting in a succulent texture and unbelievable flavor. Within less than 30 minutes, you’ll be serving up a plate of tender and flavorful baby octopus.
Ingredients
Instructions
Marinate Baby Octopus
Clean baby octopus thoroughly.
Mix 1 teaspoon kosher salt with milk in a large mixing bowl.
Add baby octopus to the mixture and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Coat the Octopus
Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, dry oregano, ground black pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl.
Take a few octopus and shake off the excess milk. Then toss them in the flour mixture. Coat evenly.
Place the coated octopus in a colander. Repeat with the rest of the baby octopus.
Fry the Baby Octopus
Add 4-inches of oil to a deep fryer or pot over medium-high heat. Heat the oil to 350°F. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can test your oil by sprinkling some flour. If it starts bubbling and it’s ready.
One the oil is ready, gently add a few baby octopus to the oil using a pair of kitchen tongs. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the octopus from the oil and place them onto the paper towel on top of a wire rack. Season with salt immediately. Repeat for the rest of the baby octopus. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories
- 324 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 50 g
- Protein Content
- 23 g
- Fat Content
- 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 57 mg
- Sodium Content
- 910 mg
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Sugar Content
- 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 2 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving