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Chopitos
Tiny whole baby squid dusted in flour and fried crisp. Eaten whole, these Andalusian bites are pure seaside joy.
The whole recipe in 60 seconds
Chopitos, in 5 ideas
- Chopitos are eaten whole, tentacles and all, for maximum crispiness
- They are a beloved beach food all along the Andalusian coast
- The flour coating should be whisper thin
- Tiny squid cook in a flash; do not walk away from the fryer
- A cold beer alongside is practically mandatory
What you need
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby squid (chopitos), cleaned
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges
How to make it
Directions
- Pat the baby squid completely dry.
- Toss in seasoned flour until lightly coated.
- Fry in 360 F oil for 2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Drain on a rack and salt immediately.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Money saver. Frozen baby squid is widely available and affordable; thaw and dry thoroughly before frying.